Yangju to Cairo flights
Cairo lies 8,476 km (5,267 mi) north-west of Yangju, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 37 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.
| Yangju | Cairo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Egypt |
| Population | 179,923 | 9.6 million |
| Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | GMP, 39 km out | CAI, 15 km out |
Clocks in Cairo are 6 h behind Yangju right now, so a 11 h 37 min journey lands only 5 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cairo
Crossing from South Korea into Egypt: money changes from the Won to the Pound (EGP); the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Yangju
Yangju is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 39 km (24 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, 67 km), Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 91 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | 15 km (9 mi) | 13,124 ft | 322 ft |
| Sphinx International Airport | SPX | 34 km (21 mi) | 11,975 ft | 510 ft |
| Capital International Airport (regional) | CCE | 57 km (35 mi) | 11,980 ft | 761 ft |
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Staying in Cairo
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Common questions
How far is Cairo from Yangju?
8,476 km (5,267 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Yangju.
How long does it take to get from Yangju to Cairo by air?
About 11 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yangju and Cairo?
Cairo is 6 h behind at the moment (Africa/Cairo against Asia/Seoul).
Which airports are used for Yangju to Cairo flights?
Typically Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Cairo International Airport (CAI); Cairo also has SPX, CCE.
What currency do I need in Cairo?
The Pound (EGP).
Where can I stay in Cairo?
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Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.