CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,401 km
5,220 miles
KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
Distance
8,401 km
5,220 mi / 4,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
70°
east northeast

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CAI KNH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Kinmen Airport
IATA Code CAI KNH
ICAO Code HECA RCBS
City Cairo Shang-I
Country Egypt Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Taipei
Elevation 382 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 24.430000, 118.360000

Cairo (CAI) to Shang-I (KNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan is 8,401 kilometers (5,220 miles / 4,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Taiwan. 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 12:47 in Cairo, it's 18:47 in Shang-I. 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 Shang-I (KNH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 297° (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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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