CAI to ELQ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) is 1,284 km (798 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (ELQ to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Qassim?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) is 1,284 km (798 mi, 693 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 ELQ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ELQ is roughly east of CAI.
How is the CAI to ELQ route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-ELQ in IATA codes and HECA-OEGS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport is ELQ (OEGS).
| CAI | ELQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | OEGS |
| Country | Egypt | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 2,126 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #801 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; OEGS starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ELQ sits 1,804 ft (550 m) higher than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to ELQ
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EO | Express One International | LHN | Longhorn | Active |
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | Active |
| NP | Nile Air | NIA | Nilebird | 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 Cairo from Qassim?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) are 1,284 km (798 mi, 693 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to ELQ?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and ELQ takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ELQ from CAI?
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) lies roughly east of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to ELQ?
4 airlines appear on the CAI-ELQ route in the open dataset, including Express One International, Egyptair, Nile Air.
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