CAI to DMM: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM) is 1,844 km (1,146 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 50m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (DMM to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Ad Dammam?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and King Fahd International Airport (DMM) is 1,844 km (1,146 mi, 996 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 CAI to DMM?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DMM is roughly east of CAI.
How is the CAI to DMM route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-DMM in IATA codes and HECA-OEDF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), King Fahd International Airport is DMM (OEDF).
| CAI | DMM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | King Fahd International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | OEDF |
| Country | Egypt | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 72 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #204 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; OEDF starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DMM sits 250 ft (76 m) lower than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to DMM
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
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 Cairo from Ad Dammam?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and King Fahd International Airport (DMM) are 1,844 km (1,146 mi, 996 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to DMM?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and DMM takes about 2h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DMM from CAI?
King Fahd International Airport (DMM) lies roughly east of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to DMM?
2 airlines appear on the CAI-DMM route in the open dataset, including Egyptair, Saudi Arabian Airlines.
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