CAI
Cairo
Egypt
7,964 km
4,948 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
7,964 km
4,948 mi / 4,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
98°
east

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CAI KUL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code CAI KUL
ICAO Code HECA WMKK
City Cairo Kuala Lumpur
Country Egypt Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 382 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 2.750000, 101.710000

Cairo (CAI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 7,964 kilometers (4,948 miles / 4,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Malaysia. 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 10:21 in Cairo, it's 16:21 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 6-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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 301° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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