Cairo to Benxi flights
Benxi lies 8,053 km (5,004 mi) north-east of Cairo, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 4 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.
| Cairo | Benxi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | China |
| Population | 9.6 million | 865,215 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 212 m (696 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | SHE, 46 km out |
Clocks in Benxi are 5 h ahead of Cairo right now, so a 11 h 4 min journey lands 16 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Benxi
Crossing from Egypt into China: money changes from the Pound to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cairo
Cairo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 15 km (9 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, 34 km), Capital International Airport (CCE, 57 km).
Arriving in Benxi
Benxi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE), 46 km (29 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Anshan Teng'ao Airport / Anshan Air Base (AOG, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenyang Taoxian International Airport | SHE | 46 km (29 mi) | 10,499 ft | 198 ft |
| Anshan Teng'ao Airport / Anshan Air Base (regional) | AOG | 79 km (49 mi) | 8,530 ft | 0 ft |
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Staying in Benxi
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Common questions
How far is Benxi from Cairo?
8,053 km (5,004 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Benxi by air?
About 11 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairo and Benxi?
Benxi is 5 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Africa/Cairo).
Which airports are used for Cairo to Benxi flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE); Benxi also has AOG.
What currency do I need in Benxi?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Benxi?
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Benxi, bookable on this site.
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.