AKU
Aksu
China
4,522 km
2,810 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
4,522 km
2,810 mi / 2,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
270°
west

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AKU CAI
Airport Name Aksu Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code AKU CAI
ICAO Code ZWAK HECA
City Aksu Cairo
Country China Egypt
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Cairo
Elevation 0 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 30.120000, 31.410000

Aksu (AKU) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 4,522 kilometers (2,810 miles / 2,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 14:00 in Aksu, it's 08:00 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.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Aksu Airport (AKU) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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