AAT
Altay
China
5,148 km
3,199 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
5,148 km
3,199 mi / 2,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
269°
west

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AAT CAI
Airport Name Altay Air Base Cairo International Airport
IATA Code AAT CAI
ICAO Code ZWAT HECA
City Altay Cairo
Country China Egypt
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Cairo
Elevation 2,460 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 47.750000, 88.090000 30.120000, 31.410000

Altay (AAT) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Altay Air Base (AAT) in Altay, China to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 5,148 kilometers (3,199 miles / 2,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:26 in Altay, it's 15:26 in Cairo. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,078 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Altay Air Base.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Altay (AAT) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Altay Air Base (AAT) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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