AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
1,743 km
1,083 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
1,743 km
1,083 mi / 941 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
321°
northwest

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AHB CAI
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code AHB CAI
ICAO Code OEAB HECA
City Abha Cairo
Country Saudi Arabia Egypt
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Cairo
Elevation 6,858 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 30.120000, 31.410000

Abha (AHB) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 1,743 kilometers (1,083 miles / 941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:22 in Abha, it's 07:22 in Cairo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,476 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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