CAI to TUU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport (TUU) is 543 km (337 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (TUU to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Tabuk?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport (TUU) is 543 km (337 mi, 293 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 TUU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TUU is roughly east of CAI.
How is the CAI to TUU route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-TUU in IATA codes and HECA-OETB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport is TUU (OETB).
| CAI | TUU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | OETB |
| Country | Egypt | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 2,551 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #966 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; OETB starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
TUU sits 2,229 ft (679 m) higher than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to TUU
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 Tabuk?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport (TUU) are 543 km (337 mi, 293 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to TUU?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and TUU takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TUU from CAI?
Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport (TUU) lies roughly east of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to TUU?
3 airlines appear on the CAI-TUU route in the open dataset, including Express One International, Nile Air, AlMasria Universal Airlines.
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