CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,075 km
5,017 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
8,075 km
5,017 mi / 4,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
73°
east northeast

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CAI SZX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code CAI SZX
ICAO Code HECA ZGSZ
City Cairo Shenzhen
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 22.640000, 113.810000

Cairo (CAI) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 8,075 kilometers (5,017 miles / 4,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 10:30 in Cairo, it's 16:30 in Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen (SZX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 296° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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