CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,937 km
4,310 miles
ZAT
Zhaotong
China
Distance
6,937 km
4,310 mi / 3,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
73°
east northeast

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CAI ZAT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Zhaotong Airport
IATA Code CAI ZAT
ICAO Code HECA ZPZT
City Cairo Zhaotong
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 27.330000, 103.750000

Cairo (CAI) to Zhaotong (ZAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Zhaotong Airport (ZAT) in Zhaotong, China is 6,937 kilometers (4,310 miles / 3,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 07:13 in Cairo, it's 13:13 in Zhaotong. 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 Zhaotong (ZAT) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 292° (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 Zhaotong Airport (ZAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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