CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,626 km
1,010 miles
XXN
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,626 km
1,010 mi / 878 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI XXN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Riyadh Air Base
IATA Code CAI XXN
ICAO Code HECA OERY
City Cairo Riyadh
Country Egypt Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 382 ft 2,082 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 24.710000, 46.730000

Cairo (CAI) to Riyadh (XXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Riyadh Air Base (XXN) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,626 kilometers (1,010 miles / 878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 10:25 in Cairo, it's 11:25 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,700 feet between the two airports. Riyadh Air Base sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (XXN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 295° (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 Riyadh Air Base (XXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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