CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,640 km
4,126 miles
LJG
Lijiang
China
Distance
6,640 km
4,126 mi / 3,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
75°
east northeast

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CAI LJG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lijiang Airport
IATA Code CAI LJG
ICAO Code HECA ZPLJ
City Cairo Lijiang
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 26.680000, 100.250000

Cairo (CAI) to Lijiang (LJG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China is 6,640 kilometers (4,126 miles / 3,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 21:11 in Cairo, it's 03:11 in Lijiang. 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 Lijiang (LJG) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 291° (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 Lijiang Airport (LJG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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