CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,049 km
5,001 miles
KUA
Kuantan
Malaysia
Distance
8,049 km
5,001 mi / 4,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
96°
east

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CAI KUA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Kuantan Airport
IATA Code CAI KUA
ICAO Code HECA WMKD
City Cairo Kuantan
Country Egypt Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 382 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 3.780000, 103.210000

Cairo (CAI) to Kuantan (KUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Kuantan Airport (KUA) in Kuantan, Malaysia is 8,049 kilometers (5,001 miles / 4,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Malaysia. 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 23:08 in Cairo, it's 05:08 in Kuantan. With a 6-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 Kuantan (KUA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 300° (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 Kuantan Airport (KUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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