CAI to YNB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (YNB) is 935 km (581 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (YNB to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Yanbu?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (YNB) is 935 km (581 mi, 505 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 YNB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YNB is roughly southeast of CAI.
How is the CAI to YNB route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-YNB in IATA codes and HECA-OEYN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is YNB (OEYN).
| CAI | YNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | OEYN |
| Country | Egypt | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 26 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #943 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; OEYN starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
YNB sits 296 ft (90 m) lower than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to YNB
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 Yanbu?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (YNB) are 935 km (581 mi, 505 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to YNB?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and YNB takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is YNB from CAI?
Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (YNB) lies roughly southeast of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to YNB?
3 airlines appear on the CAI-YNB route in the open dataset, including Express One International, Nile Air, AlMasria Universal Airlines.
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