CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,052 km
3,760 miles
JGN
Jiayuguan
China
Distance
6,052 km
3,760 mi / 3,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
60°
east northeast

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CAI JGN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Jiayuguan Airport
IATA Code CAI JGN
ICAO Code HECA ZLJQ
City Cairo Jiayuguan
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 39.860000, 98.340000

Cairo (CAI) to Jiayuguan (JGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China is 6,052 kilometers (3,760 miles / 3,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 23:00 in Cairo, it's 05:00 in Jiayuguan. 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 Jiayuguan (JGN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). 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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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