CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,027 km
638 miles
MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,027 km
638 mi / 554 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
125°
southeast

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CAI MED
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA Code CAI MED
ICAO Code HECA OEMA
City Cairo Medina
Country Egypt Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 382 ft 2,151 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 24.550000, 39.710000

Cairo (CAI) to Medina (MED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia is 1,027 kilometers (638 miles / 554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 03:00 in Cairo, it's 04:00 in Medina.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,769 feet between the two airports. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Medina (MED) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 309° (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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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