CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,453 km
5,252 miles
GMP
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
8,453 km
5,252 mi / 4,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
54°
northeast

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CAI GMP
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Gimpo International Airport
IATA Code CAI GMP
ICAO Code HECA RKSS
City Cairo Seoul
Country Egypt South Korea
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 382 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 37.560000, 126.790000

Cairo (CAI) to Seoul (GMP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul, South Korea is 8,453 kilometers (5,252 miles / 4,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:49 in Cairo, it's 22:49 in Seoul. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Seoul (GMP) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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