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Connecting route · China → Egypt

Flights from Guangzhou to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Guangzhou to Cairo. The easiest way is one stop via Riyadh or Kuwait City, about 12h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 35m
CANCAIRUH

Guangzhou to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey12h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Riyadh or Kuwait City

Best ways to fly from Guangzhou to Cairo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CAN Riyadh (RUH) CAI
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Saudia · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~12h 52m
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CAN Kuwait City (KWI) CAI
Leg 1: Kuwait Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~12h 35m
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CAN Dubai (DXB) CAI
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Emirates, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~12h 48m
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CAN Istanbul (IST) CAI
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 53m
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CAN Doha (DOH) CAI
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 49m
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CAN Beijing (PEK) CAI
Leg 1: Air China, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, EgyptAir, Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 16m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,019 km4,980 miles
Journey time
12h 35mestimate
Time difference
-6hCairo vs Guangzhou
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
CAN → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Guangzhou to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Cairo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Riyadh, Kuwait City and Dubai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Cairo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,019 km.
Where do you change planes between Guangzhou and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Riyadh (RUH), Kuwait City (KWI), Dubai (DXB) and Istanbul (IST). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Riyadh, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guangzhou and Cairo?
Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Cairo?
Cairo is 6 hours behind Guangzhou.

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