CAI
Cairo
Egypt
7,834 km
4,868 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
7,834 km
4,868 mi / 4,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
54°
northeast

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CAI XEN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code CAI XEN
ICAO Code HECA ZYXC
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 40.580000, 120.700000

Cairo (CAI) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 7,834 kilometers (4,868 miles / 4,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 02:37 in Cairo, it's 08:37 in Xingcheng Air Base. 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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 293° (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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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