CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,571 km
4,083 miles
LUM
Luxi
China
Distance
6,571 km
4,083 mi / 3,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
78°
east northeast

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CAI LUM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mangshi Airport
IATA Code CAI LUM
ICAO Code HECA ZPLX
City Cairo Luxi
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 2,890 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 24.400000, 98.530000

Cairo (CAI) to Luxi (LUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mangshi Airport (LUM) in Luxi, China is 6,571 kilometers (4,083 miles / 3,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 20:32 in Cairo, it's 02:32 in Luxi. 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 2,508 feet between the two airports. Mangshi Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Luxi (LUM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 292° (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 Mangshi Airport (LUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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