CAI to JED: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is 1,216 km (756 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (JED to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Jeddah?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is 1,216 km (756 mi, 657 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 JED?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JED is roughly southeast of CAI.
How is the CAI to JED route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-JED in IATA codes and HECA-OEJN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), King Abdulaziz International Airport is JED (OEJN).
| CAI | JED | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | King Abdulaziz International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | OEJN |
| Country | Egypt | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 48 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #75 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; OEJN starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JED sits 274 ft (84 m) lower than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to JED
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 |
| NP | Nile Air | NIA | Nilebird | 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 Jeddah?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are 1,216 km (756 mi, 657 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to JED?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and JED takes about 2h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JED from CAI?
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) lies roughly southeast of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to JED?
3 airlines appear on the CAI-JED route in the open dataset, including Egyptair, Nile Air, Saudi Arabian Airlines.
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