CAI to TIF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Taif International Airport (TIF) is 1,325 km (823 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 10m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (TIF to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Taif?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Taif International Airport (TIF) is 1,325 km (823 mi, 715 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 TIF?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TIF is roughly southeast of CAI.
How is the CAI to TIF route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-TIF in IATA codes and HECA-OETF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Taif International Airport is TIF (OETF).
| CAI | TIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Taif International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | OETF |
| Country | Egypt | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 4,848 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #778 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; OETF starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
TIF sits 4,526 ft (1,380 m) higher than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to TIF
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EO | Express One International | LHN | Longhorn | 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 Taif?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Taif International Airport (TIF) are 1,325 km (823 mi, 715 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to TIF?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and TIF takes about 2h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TIF from CAI?
Taif International Airport (TIF) lies roughly southeast of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to TIF?
3 airlines appear on the CAI-TIF route in the open dataset, including Express One International, Nile Air, AlMasria Universal Airlines.
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