Shanghai to Cairo Distance
8,352 km · 5,190 miles · 10 h 56 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Cairo is 8,352 km (5,190 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 10 h 56 min. Cairo is 5 hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
8,352 km
Cairo
Egypt
- 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
- Cairo vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | West-northwest (296°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Cairo | East-northeast (62°) |
| Halfway point | 40.01° N, 76.01° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Cairo coordinates | 30.06° N, 31.25° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from Shanghai?
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 Shanghai to Cairo?
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 Shanghai and Cairo?
Cairo is 5 hours behind Shanghai right now.
In which direction is Cairo from Shanghai?
Cairo lies to the west-northwest of Shanghai (initial bearing 296°).
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.