CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,159 km
2,585 miles
KHG
Kashgar
China
Distance
4,159 km
2,585 mi / 2,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
63°
east northeast

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CAI KHG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Kashgar Airport
IATA Code CAI KHG
ICAO Code HECA ZWSH
City Cairo Kashgar
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 4,529 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 39.540000, 76.020000

Cairo (CAI) to Kashgar (KHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Kashgar Airport (KHG) in Kashgar, China is 4,159 kilometers (2,585 miles / 2,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 16:48 in Cairo, it's 22:48 in Kashgar. 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 4,147 feet between the two airports. Kashgar Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Kashgar (KHG) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 270° (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 Kashgar Airport (KHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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