AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
1,735 km
1,078 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
1,735 km
1,078 mi / 937 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKH CAI
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Cairo International Airport
IATA Code AKH CAI
ICAO Code OEPS HECA
City N/A Cairo
Country Saudi Arabia Egypt
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Cairo
Elevation 1,651 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 30.120000, 31.410000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 1,735 kilometers (1,078 miles / 937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:06 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 18:06 in Cairo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,269 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Prince Sultan Air Base.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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