Cairo to Huaibei flights
Huaibei lies 7,826 km (4,863 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 10 h 47 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 | Huaibei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | China |
| Population | 9.6 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | XUZ, 71 km out |
Clocks in Huaibei are 5 h ahead of Cairo right now, so a 10 h 47 min journey lands 15 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Huaibei
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 Huaibei
Huaibei is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport (XUZ), 71 km (44 mi) from the centre, whose 11,548-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bengbu Tenghu Airport (BFY, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport (regional) | XUZ | 71 km (44 mi) | 11,548 ft | 108 ft |
| Bengbu Tenghu Airport (regional) | BFY | 93 km (58 mi) | 8,530 ft | 0 ft |
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Staying in Huaibei
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Huaibei. Of the 17 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8). Guests have left 2 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Huaibei from Cairo?
7,826 km (4,863 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Huaibei by air?
About 10 h 47 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 Huaibei?
Huaibei is 5 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Africa/Cairo).
Which airports are used for Cairo to Huaibei flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport (XUZ); Huaibei also has BFY.
What currency do I need in Huaibei?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Huaibei?
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Huaibei, 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.