Cairo to Tanzhou flights
Tanzhou lies 8,078 km (5,020 mi) 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 6 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 | Tanzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | China |
| Population | 9.6 million | 382,445 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | MFM, 17 km out |
Clocks in Tanzhou are 5 h ahead of Cairo right now, so a 11 h 6 min journey lands 16 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tanzhou
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 Tanzhou
Tanzhou is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Macau International Airport (MFM), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,544-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 29 km), Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, 47 km), Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 55 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macau International Airport | MFM | 17 km (11 mi) | 10,544 ft | 20 ft |
| Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | ZUH | 29 km (18 mi) | 13,517 ft | 23 ft |
| Hong Kong International Airport | HKG | 47 km (29 mi) | 12,467 ft | 28 ft |
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | SZX | 55 km (34 mi) | 12,467 ft | 13 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tanzhou from Cairo?
8,078 km (5,020 mi) in a straight line, east of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Tanzhou by air?
About 11 h 6 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 Tanzhou?
Tanzhou is 5 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Africa/Cairo).
Which airports are used for Cairo to Tanzhou flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Macau International Airport (MFM); Tanzhou also has ZUH, HKG, SZX.
What currency do I need in Tanzhou?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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.