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Flight Distance from Cairo (CAI) to Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CAIHECA
Cairo, Egypt
Cairo International Airport
Great Circle Path
8,327 km5,174 miles • 4,496 NM
Destination Airport
ZSSSSHA
Shanghai (Minhang), China
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Direct Distance
8,327 km
5,174 Statute Miles
4,496 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 18m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
749 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
62° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 18m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 33m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
16h 31m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇪🇬 Egypt→🌐 CN
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- City / Country: Cairo, Egypt
- ICAO Code: HECA
- Coordinates: 30.1115°, 31.3967°
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Elevation: 322 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
- City / Country: Shanghai (Minhang), China
- ICAO Code: ZSSS
- Coordinates: 31.1981°, 121.3343°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 10 ft
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