CAI
Cairo
Egypt
7,532 km
4,680 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
7,532 km
4,680 mi / 4,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI PEK
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code CAI PEK
ICAO Code HECA ZBAA
City Cairo Beijing
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 40.080000, 116.580000

Cairo (CAI) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 7,532 kilometers (4,680 miles / 4,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 09:31 in Cairo, it's 15:31 in Beijing. 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 Beijing (PEK) 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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