Beijing to Al Maḩallah al Kubrá flights
Al Maḩallah al Kubrá lies 7,491 km (4,655 mi) west of Beijing, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 21 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Beijing | Al Maḩallah al Kubrá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Egypt |
| Population | 19 million | 592,573 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | CAI, 98 km out |
Clocks in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá are 5 h behind Beijing right now, so a 10 h 21 min journey lands only 5 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá
Crossing from China into Egypt: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Pound (EGP); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá
Al Maḩallah al Kubrá is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 98 km (61 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | 98 km (61 mi) | 13,124 ft | 322 ft |
| Sphinx International Airport | SPX | 99 km (62 mi) | 11,975 ft | 510 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Al Maḩallah al Kubrá from Beijing?
7,491 km (4,655 mi) in a straight line, west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Al Maḩallah al Kubrá by air?
About 10 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Al Maḩallah al Kubrá?
Al Maḩallah al Kubrá is 5 h behind at the moment (Africa/Cairo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Al Maḩallah al Kubrá flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI); Al Maḩallah al Kubrá also has SPX.
What currency do I need in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá?
The Pound (EGP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.