CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,191 km
5,090 miles
MEP
Mersing
Malaysia
Distance
8,191 km
5,090 mi / 4,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
97°
east

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CAI MEP
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mersing Airport
IATA Code CAI MEP
ICAO Code HECA WMAU
City Cairo Mersing
Country Egypt Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 382 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 2.380000, 103.870000

Cairo (CAI) to Mersing (MEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mersing Airport (MEP) in Mersing, Malaysia is 8,191 kilometers (5,090 miles / 4,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 19:42 in Cairo, it's 01:42 in Mersing. 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 Mersing (MEP) 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 Mersing Airport (MEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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