Distance From Rugao Air Base to Cairo International Airport, RUG - CAI Distance

The distance from Rugao Air Base (RUG) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is 5099 miles or 8205 kilometers or 4428 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rugao ( China ) to Cairo ( Egypt )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rugao and Cairo takes around 11 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rugao Air Base, Rugao, China to Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt is 11 hours 43 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RUG - CAI

Kilometers		8205 km
Statute Miles		5099 miles
Nautical Miles		4428 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 43 minutes

Rugao Air Base to Cairo International Airport Flight Route Map - RUG to CAI Flight Path

Location of Rugao Air Base & Cairo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rugao to Cairo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rugao, China and Cairo, Egypt. .

Nonstop flight route between Rugao, China and Cairo, Egypt.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUG - CAI

Time difference between Rugao (China) and Cairo (Egypt) is 6 Hours.
Cairo time is 6 Hours behind Rugao.

Location	Local Time
Rugao (China)	2025-12-05, 16:15:44 CST
Cairo (Egypt)	2025-12-05, 10:15:44 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rugao Air Base (RUG / ZSRG) Rugao, China

Destination

Cairo International Airport (CAI / HECA) Cairo, Egypt