CAI
Cairo
Egypt
7,058 km
4,386 miles
ERL
Erenhot
China
Distance
7,058 km
4,386 mi / 3,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
53°
northeast

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CAI ERL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
IATA Code CAI ERL
ICAO Code HECA ZBER
City Cairo Erenhot
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 3,301 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 43.420000, 112.100000

Cairo (CAI) to Erenhot (ERL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China is 7,058 kilometers (4,386 miles / 3,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 11:25 in Cairo, it's 17:25 in Erenhot. 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 2,919 feet between the two airports. Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Erenhot (ERL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 287° (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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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