CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,610 km
5,350 miles
KAG
Gangneung Airport
South Korea
Distance
8,610 km
5,350 mi / 4,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
53°
northeast

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CAI KAG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Gangneung Airport
IATA Code CAI KAG
ICAO Code HECA RKNN
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt South Korea
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 382 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 37.750000, 128.940000

Cairo (CAI) to Gangneung Airport (KAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Gangneung Airport (KAG) in Gangneung Airport, South Korea is 8,610 kilometers (5,350 miles / 4,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 17:13 in Cairo, it's 00:13 in Gangneung Airport. 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 Gangneung Airport (KAG) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 299° (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 Gangneung Airport (KAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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