CAI
Cairo
Egypt
7,286 km
4,527 miles
DAT
Datong
China
Distance
7,286 km
4,527 mi / 3,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI DAT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Datong Airport
IATA Code CAI DAT
ICAO Code HECA ZBDT
City Cairo Datong
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 3,442 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 40.060000, 113.480000

Cairo (CAI) to Datong (DAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Datong Airport (DAT) in Datong, China is 7,286 kilometers (4,527 miles / 3,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 12:55 in Cairo, it's 18:55 in Datong. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,060 feet between the two airports. Datong Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Datong (DAT) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 290° (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 Datong Airport (DAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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