CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,990 km
3,101 miles
IQM
Qiemo
China
Distance
4,990 km
3,101 mi / 2,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
65°
east northeast

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CAI IQM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Qiemo Airport
IATA Code CAI IQM
ICAO Code HECA ZWCM
City Cairo Qiemo
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 4,108 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 38.150000, 85.530000

Cairo (CAI) to Qiemo (IQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Qiemo Airport (IQM) in Qiemo, China is 4,990 kilometers (3,101 miles / 2,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 02:13 in Cairo, it's 08:13 in Qiemo. 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 3,726 feet between the two airports. Qiemo Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Qiemo (IQM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 277° (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 Qiemo Airport (IQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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