CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,624 km
5,358 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
8,624 km
5,358 mi / 4,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
55°
northeast

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CAI YEC
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Yecheon Airport
IATA Code CAI YEC
ICAO Code HECA RKTY
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt South Korea
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 382 ft 354 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 36.630000, 128.350000

Cairo (CAI) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 8,624 kilometers (5,358 miles / 4,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 21:06 in Cairo, it's 04:06 in Yecheon 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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 298° (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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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