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Flights from Cairo to Seoul
There are no direct flights from Cairo to Seoul. The fastest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 15h 33m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 03m
Cairo to Seoul at a glance
Fastest journey13h 03mVia Dubai, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Best ways to fly from Cairo to Seoul
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CAI Dubai (DXB) SEL
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
Thu20:30 CAI00:58 DXB4h 02m connection05:00 DXB18:03 SELEmirates
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CAI Beijing (PEK) SEL
Leg 1: Air China, EgyptAir, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
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CAI Istanbul (IST) SEL
Leg 1: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines
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CAI Shanghai (PVG) SEL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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CAI Frankfurt (FRA) SEL
Leg 1: Condor, EgyptAir, Lufthansa · Leg 2: American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 8,486 km5,270 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 03mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +7hSeoul vs Cairo
- Currency in Seoul
- KRW
- Airports
- CAI, SPX, CCE → ICN, GMP
Flights from Cairo to Seoul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cairo to Seoul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Beijing. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Seoul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,486 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Seoul?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Beijing (PEK) and Istanbul (IST). EgyptAir flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Seoul?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Seoul?
Seoul is 7 hours ahead of Cairo.





