CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,103 km
5,035 miles
JIL
Jilin
China
Distance
8,103 km
5,035 mi / 4,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
49°
northeast

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CAI JIL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Jilin Airport
IATA Code CAI JIL
ICAO Code HECA ZYJL
City Cairo Jilin
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 44.000000, 126.400000

Cairo (CAI) to Jilin (JIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Jilin Airport (JIL) in Jilin, China is 8,103 kilometers (5,035 miles / 4,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 00:47 in Cairo, it's 06:47 in Jilin. 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 Jilin (JIL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 296° (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 Jilin Airport (JIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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