CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,305 km
5,161 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
8,305 km
5,161 mi / 4,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
65°
east northeast

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CAI YIW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Yiwu Airport
IATA Code CAI YIW
ICAO Code HECA ZSYW
City Cairo Yiwu
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 29.340000, 120.030000

Cairo (CAI) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 8,305 kilometers (5,161 miles / 4,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 08:21 in Cairo, it's 14:21 in Yiwu. 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 Yiwu (YIW) 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 Yiwu Airport (YIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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