Cairo to Beijing (CAI–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CAI–PEK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Egyptair and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 4,682 miles in approximately 9h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Egyptair | 8 | 333, 789 | 8h37-9h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CA Air China | 7 | 333, 789 | 9h15-9h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 11:00 PM in Beijing.
Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter China. Egypt is not included in China's unilateral visa-free program or the 240-hour visa-free transit scheme. A sticker visa must be obtained from a Chinese embassy or visa application center before travel. Tourist visas (L type) are typically valid for 30 to 60 days, and the passport must have at least 6 months validity with two blank pages.
Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.
Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.
Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.
Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.
Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.
CAI–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to PEK
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair and Air China. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CAI to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to PEK is about 9 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,682 miles (7,534 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, İstanbul and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.