CAI to RUH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 1,612 km (1,002 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (RUH to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Riyadh?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 1,612 km (1,002 mi, 871 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 RUH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RUH is roughly east of CAI.
How is the CAI to RUH route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-RUH in IATA codes and HECA-OERK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), King Khalid International Airport is RUH (OERK).
| CAI | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | King Khalid International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | OERK |
| Country | Egypt | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #111 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; OERK starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
RUH sits 1,727 ft (526 m) higher than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to RUH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT | Royal Air Maroc | RAM | Royalair Maroc | Active |
| 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 Riyadh?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are 1,612 km (1,002 mi, 871 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to RUH?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and RUH takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RUH from CAI?
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) lies roughly east of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to RUH?
3 airlines appear on the CAI-RUH route in the open dataset, including Royal Air Maroc, Egyptair, Saudi Arabian Airlines.
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