CAI
Cairo
Egypt
7,499 km
4,660 miles
YIH
Yichang
China
Distance
7,499 km
4,660 mi / 4,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
67°
east northeast

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CAI YIH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Yichang Airport
IATA Code CAI YIH
ICAO Code HECA ZHYC
City Cairo Yichang
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 30.560000, 111.480000

Cairo (CAI) to Yichang (YIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Yichang Airport (YIH) in Yichang, China is 7,499 kilometers (4,660 miles / 4,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 10:48 in Cairo, it's 16:48 in Yichang. 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 Yichang (YIH) 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 Yichang Airport (YIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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