AHB to CAI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Abha International Airport (AHB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is 1,743 km (1,083 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (CAI to AHB).
How far is it from Abha to Cairo?
The great-circle distance between Abha International Airport (AHB) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) is 1,743 km (1,083 mi, 941 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AHB to CAI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CAI is roughly northwest of AHB.
How is the AHB to CAI route written in code?
The pair is written AHB-CAI in IATA codes and OEAB-HECA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Abha International Airport is AHB (OEAB), Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA).
| AHB | CAI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Abha International Airport | Cairo International Airport |
| ICAO code | OEAB | HECA |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Egypt |
| Elevation | 6,858 ft | 322 ft |
| Rank by connections | #728 | #103 |
OEAB starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; HECA starts with H, the prefix for northeast Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
CAI sits 6,536 ft (1,992 m) lower than AHB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AHB to CAI
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | Active |
| SV | Saudi Arabian Airlines | SVA | Saudia | Active |
| UJ | AlMasria Universal Airlines | LMU | Almasria | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Abha from Cairo?
Abha International Airport (AHB) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) are 1,743 km (1,083 mi, 941 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AHB to CAI?
A typical nonstop flight between AHB and CAI takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CAI from AHB?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) lies roughly northwest of Abha International Airport (AHB).
Which airlines fly AHB to CAI?
3 airlines appear on the AHB-CAI route in the open dataset, including Egyptair, Saudi Arabian Airlines, AlMasria Universal Airlines.
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