CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,612 km
2,866 miles
YIN
Yining
China
Distance
4,612 km
2,866 mi / 2,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
56°
east northeast

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CAI YIN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Yining Airport
IATA Code CAI YIN
ICAO Code HECA ZWYN
City Cairo Yining
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 43.960000, 81.330000

Cairo (CAI) to Yining (YIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Yining Airport (YIN) in Yining, China is 4,612 kilometers (2,866 miles / 2,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 23:51 in Cairo, it's 05:51 in Yining. 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 Yining (YIN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Yining Airport (YIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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