Cairo (CAI) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,200
miles
8,369
kilometers
4,519
nautical miles

🕐 10h 24m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (62°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,200 8,320
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,200 8,320
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,200 7,800
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,200 7,800
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,200 10,400
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,200 7,800
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Cairo and Shanghai earns you 10,400 base miles - that's 42% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The CAI to PVG route connects Cairo, Egypt with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 5,200 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Egypt to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 62° from Cairo. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CAI

Cairo International Airport

Cairo International Airport (CAI) serves Cairo, Egypt.

🛬 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) serves Shanghai, China.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 5,200 miles (8,369 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CAI to PVG typically take around 10h 24m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,200 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.