CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,573 km
5,327 miles
YNY
Sokcho / Gangneung
South Korea
Distance
8,573 km
5,327 mi / 4,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI YNY
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Yangyang International Airport
IATA Code CAI YNY
ICAO Code HECA RKNY
City Cairo Sokcho / Gangneung
Country Egypt South Korea
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 382 ft 241 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 38.060000, 128.670000

Cairo (CAI) to Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Yangyang International Airport (YNY) in Sokcho / Gangneung, South Korea is 8,573 kilometers (5,327 miles / 4,629 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 05:46 in Cairo, it's 12:46 in Sokcho / Gangneung. 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 Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) 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 Yangyang International Airport (YNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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