CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,422 km
3,990 miles
JIC
Jinchang
China
Distance
6,422 km
3,990 mi / 3,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
61°
east northeast

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CAI JIC
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Jinchuan Airport
IATA Code CAI JIC
ICAO Code HECA ZLJC
City Cairo Jinchang
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 4,740 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 38.540000, 102.350000

Cairo (CAI) to Jinchang (JIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China is 6,422 kilometers (3,990 miles / 3,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 22:03 in Cairo, it's 04:03 in Jinchang. 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 4,358 feet between the two airports. Jinchuan Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Jinchang (JIC) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 285° (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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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