CAI to MED: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) is 1,027 km (638 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MED to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Medina?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) is 1,027 km (638 mi, 554 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 MED?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MED is roughly southeast of CAI.
How is the CAI to MED route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-MED in IATA codes and HECA-OEMA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport is MED (OEMA).
| CAI | MED | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | OEMA |
| Country | Egypt | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 2,151 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #317 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; OEMA starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MED sits 1,829 ft (557 m) higher than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to MED
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 Medina?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) are 1,027 km (638 mi, 554 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to MED?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and MED takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MED from CAI?
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) lies roughly southeast of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to MED?
2 airlines appear on the CAI-MED route in the open dataset, including Egyptair, Saudi Arabian Airlines.
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