CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,088 km
5,026 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
8,088 km
5,026 mi / 4,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
63°
east northeast

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CAI NKG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code CAI NKG
ICAO Code HECA ZSNJ
City Cairo Nanjing
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 31.740000, 118.860000

Cairo (CAI) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 8,088 kilometers (5,026 miles / 4,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 23:44 in Cairo, it's 05:44 in Nanjing. 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 Nanjing (NKG) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 295° (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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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