CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,283 km
797 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,283 km
797 mi / 693 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI ELQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code CAI ELQ
ICAO Code HECA OEGS
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 382 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 26.300000, 43.770000

Cairo (CAI) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 1,283 kilometers (797 miles / 693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Saudi Arabia. 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 16:34 in Cairo, it's 17:34 in Gassim Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,744 feet between the two airports. Gassim Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 292° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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