CIR
Cairo
United States
10,953 km
6,806 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
10,953 km
6,806 mi / 5,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
332°
north northwest

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CIR ICN
Airport Name Cairo Regional Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code CIR ICN
ICAO Code KCIR RKSI
City Cairo Seoul
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Seoul
Elevation 322 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 37.060000, -89.220000 37.470000, 126.450000

Cairo (CIR) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo Regional Airport (CIR) in Cairo, United States to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 10,953 kilometers (6,806 miles / 5,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:07 in Cairo, it's 00:07 in Seoul. With a 15-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 (ICN) to Cairo (CIR) follows a heading of 28° (north northeast). 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 Regional Airport (CIR) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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