CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,747 km
1,086 miles
KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,747 km
1,086 mi / 944 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
136°
southeast

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CAI KMX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport King Khaled Air Base
IATA Code CAI KMX
ICAO Code HECA OEKM
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 382 ft 6,778 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 18.300000, 42.800000

Cairo (CAI) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia is 1,747 kilometers (1,086 miles / 944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 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 14:23 in Cairo, it's 15:23 in King Khaled Air Base.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,396 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Air Base sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 321° (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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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