CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,125 km
1,320 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,125 km
1,320 mi / 1,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
128°
southeast

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CAI SHW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code CAI SHW
ICAO Code HECA OESH
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 382 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 17.470000, 47.120000

Cairo (CAI) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 2,125 kilometers (1,320 miles / 1,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:18 in Cairo, it's 07:18 in Sharurah Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,981 feet between the two airports. Sharurah Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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