CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,306 km
5,161 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
8,306 km
5,161 mi / 4,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
71°
east northeast

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CAI SWA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code CAI SWA
ICAO Code HECA ZGOW
City Cairo Shantou
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 23.430000, 116.760000

Cairo (CAI) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 8,306 kilometers (5,161 miles / 4,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 07:25 in Cairo, it's 13:25 in Shantou. 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 Shantou (SWA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 297° (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 Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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