Cairo to Linyi flights
Linyi lies 7,907 km (4,913 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 53 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 | Linyi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | China |
| Population | 9.6 million | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | LYI, 6 km out |
Clocks in Linyi are 5 h ahead of Cairo right now, so a 10 h 53 min journey lands 15 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Linyi
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 Linyi
Linyi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Linyi Qiyang Airport (LYI), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,498-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linyi Qiyang Airport (regional) | LYI | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,498 ft | 177 ft |
| Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (regional) | RIZ | 97 km (60 mi) | 8,530 ft | 121 ft |
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Staying in Linyi
Our booking partner lists 56 places to stay in Linyi. Of the 45 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (15), and 4 are five-star. Guests have left 269 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Linyi from Cairo?
7,907 km (4,913 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Linyi by air?
About 10 h 53 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 Linyi?
Linyi is 5 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Africa/Cairo).
Which airports are used for Cairo to Linyi flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Linyi Qiyang Airport (LYI); Linyi also has RIZ.
What currency do I need in Linyi?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Linyi?
Our booking partner lists 56 places to stay in Linyi, 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.