Shanghai to Al Maḩallah al Kubrá flights
Al Maḩallah al Kubrá lies 8,312 km (5,165 mi) north-west of Shanghai, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 24 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.
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| Shanghai | Al Maḩallah al Kubrá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Egypt |
| Population | 24.9 million | 592,573 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | CAI, 98 km out |
Clocks in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá are 5 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 11 h 24 min journey lands only 6 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá
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 Shanghai
Shanghai is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 34 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 96 km).
Arriving in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá
Al Maḩallah al Kubrá is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 98 km (61 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, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | 98 km (61 mi) | 13,124 ft | 322 ft |
| Sphinx International Airport | SPX | 99 km (62 mi) | 11,975 ft | 510 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Al Maḩallah al Kubrá from Shanghai?
8,312 km (5,165 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Al Maḩallah al Kubrá by air?
About 11 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Al Maḩallah al Kubrá?
Al Maḩallah al Kubrá is 5 h behind at the moment (Africa/Cairo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Al Maḩallah al Kubrá flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI); Al Maḩallah al Kubrá also has SPX.
What currency do I need in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá?
The Pound (EGP).
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.