CAI to PEK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 7,535 km (4,682 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 9h 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (PEK to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Beijing?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 7,535 km (4,682 mi, 4,069 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CAI to PEK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 9h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PEK is roughly northeast of CAI.
How is the CAI to PEK route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-PEK in IATA codes and HECA-ZBAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Beijing Capital International Airport is PEK (ZBAA).
| CAI | PEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | ZBAA |
| Country | Egypt | China |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 116 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #3 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; ZBAA starts with Z, the prefix for China and Mongolia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PEK sits 206 ft (63 m) lower than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to PEK
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: CA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from Beijing?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are 7,535 km (4,682 mi, 4,069 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to PEK?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and PEK takes about 9h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PEK from CAI?
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) lies roughly northeast of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to PEK?
1 airline appear on the CAI-PEK route in the open dataset, including Egyptair.
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