China Eastern Airlines' first flight between Shanghai and the Egyptian capital 
of Cairo took place on Dec. 11, marking the first direct passenger flight route 
from Shanghai to North Africa operated by a Chinese airline. 

The flight MU223 departed from Shanghai Pudong International Airport with 232 
passengers at 00:45 a.m. It arrived at Cairo International Airport at 7:19 a.m. 
local time. 

The direct flight from Shanghai to Cairo is available every Monday, Thursday, 
and Saturday, while the flight returning from Cairo departs every Monday, 
Thursday and Saturday local time as well.

The route is serviced by the airline's latest A350-900 wide-body aircraft, 
which are equipped with the latest passenger service system and Wi-Fi, allowing 
passengers to enjoy Wi-Fi services throughout the 10-hour journey. 

The airline aims to provide a seamless travel experience for passengers as the 
outbound flights arrive early in the morning local time so that they can 
explore the ancient city or efficiently change planes to other destinations in 
Africa and the Middle East.

The inbound flights to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, one of China's 
major international aviation hubs, offer convenient connections for passengers 
from Cairo. Passengers can take advantage of the airport's extensive network to 
efficiently change planes to other Chinese cities, as well as other 
destinations in the Asia-Pacific region.

Furthermore, passengers who continue their journey with the airline and its 
partner airlines will enjoy seamless and convenient transfer services.

Source: China Eastern Airlines

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