CAI
Cairo
Egypt
7,683 km
4,774 miles
PEN
Penang
Malaysia
Distance
7,683 km
4,774 mi / 4,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
96°
east

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CAI PEN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Penang International Airport
IATA Code CAI PEN
ICAO Code HECA WMKP
City Cairo Penang
Country Egypt Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 382 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 5.300000, 100.280000

Cairo (CAI) to Penang (PEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Penang International Airport (PEN) in Penang, Malaysia is 7,683 kilometers (4,774 miles / 4,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 22:18 in Cairo, it's 04:18 in Penang. 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 Penang (PEN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 300° (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 Penang International Airport (PEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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