CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,750 km
3,573 miles
DNH
Dunhuang
China
Distance
5,750 km
3,573 mi / 3,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
61°
east northeast

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CAI DNH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Dunhuang Airport
IATA Code CAI DNH
ICAO Code HECA ZLDH
City Cairo Dunhuang
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 40.160000, 94.810000

Cairo (CAI) to Dunhuang (DNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Dunhuang Airport (DNH) in Dunhuang, China is 5,750 kilometers (3,573 miles / 3,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:21 in Cairo, it's 03:21 in Dunhuang. 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 Dunhuang (DNH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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