Cairo to Kaesŏng flights
Kaesŏng lies 8,430 km (5,238 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 33 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 | Kaesŏng | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | North Korea |
| Population | 9.6 million | 338,155 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | GMP, 50 km out |
Clocks in Kaesŏng are 6 h ahead of Cairo right now, so a 11 h 33 min journey lands 17 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kaesŏng
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 Kaesŏng
Kaesŏng is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 50 km (31 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Incheon International Airport (ICN, 57 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Gimpo International Airport | GMP | 50 km (31 mi) | 11,811 ft | 59 ft |
| Incheon International Airport | ICN | 57 km (35 mi) | 13,123 ft | 23 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kaesŏng from Cairo?
8,430 km (5,238 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Kaesŏng by air?
About 11 h 33 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 Kaesŏng?
Kaesŏng is 6 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Pyongyang against Africa/Cairo).
Which airports are used for Cairo to Kaesŏng flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP); Kaesŏng also has ICN.
What currency do I need in Kaesŏng?
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.