Cairo to Shanghai Distance
8,352 km · 5,190 miles · 10 h 56 min flight
The distance from Cairo to Shanghai is 8,352 km (5,190 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 10 h 56 min. Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Cairo.
Cairo
Egypt
8,352 km
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 8,352
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,190
- 4,510 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 10 h 56 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +5 hours
- Shanghai vs Cairo
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Cairo | East-northeast (62°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | West-northwest (296°) |
| Halfway point | 40.01° N, 76.01° E |
| Cairo coordinates | 30.06° N, 31.25° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Cairo?
8,352 kilometres or 5,190 miles (4,510 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Shanghai?
About 10 h 56 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Cairo right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Cairo?
Shanghai lies to the east-northeast of Cairo (initial bearing 62°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.