Shaping to Cairo flights
Cairo lies 8,006 km (4,975 mi) north-west of Shaping, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 1 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.
| Shaping | Cairo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Egypt |
| Population | 107,589 | 9.6 million |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 77 km out | CAI, 15 km out |
Clocks in Cairo are 5 h behind Shaping right now, so a 11 h 1 min journey lands only 6 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cairo
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 Shaping
Shaping is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 88 km), Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 95 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 95 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 37 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | 15 km (9 mi) | 13,124 ft | 322 ft |
| Sphinx International Airport | SPX | 34 km (21 mi) | 11,975 ft | 510 ft |
| Capital International Airport (regional) | CCE | 57 km (35 mi) | 11,980 ft | 761 ft |
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Staying in Cairo
Our booking partner lists 4,162+ places to stay in Cairo (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 700 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (408), and 65 are five-star. Across 500 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 400,473 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cairo from Shaping?
8,006 km (4,975 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shaping.
How long does it take to get from Shaping to Cairo by air?
About 11 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shaping and Cairo?
Cairo is 5 h behind at the moment (Africa/Cairo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shaping to Cairo flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI); Cairo also has SPX, CCE.
What currency do I need in Cairo?
The Pound (EGP).
Where can I stay in Cairo?
Our booking partner lists 4,162+ places to stay in Cairo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.