Cairo to Hŭngnam flights
Hŭngnam lies 8,417 km (5,230 mi) north-east of Cairo, +6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 32 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Cairo | Hŭngnam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | North Korea |
| Population | 9.6 million | 346,082 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | DSO, 17 km out |
Clocks in Hŭngnam are 6 h ahead of Cairo right now, so a 11 h 32 min journey lands 17 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hŭngnam
Crossing from Egypt into North Korea: money changes from the Pound to the Won (KPW); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +850.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cairo
Cairo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 34 km), Capital International Airport (CCE, 57 km).
Arriving in Hŭngnam
Hŭngnam is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sondok Airport (DSO), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,210 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Wonsan Kalma Airport (WOS, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sondok Airport (regional) | DSO | 17 km (11 mi) | 8,210 ft | 12 ft |
| Wonsan Kalma Airport (regional) | WOS | 76 km (47 mi) | 11,482 ft | 7 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,417 km (5,230 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Hŭngnam from Cairo?
8,417 km (5,230 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Hŭngnam by air?
About 11 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairo and Hŭngnam?
Hŭngnam is 6 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Pyongyang against Africa/Cairo).
Which airports are used for Cairo to Hŭngnam flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sondok Airport (DSO); Hŭngnam also has WOS.
What currency do I need in Hŭngnam?
The Won (KPW).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.