CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,379 km
857 miles
ZUL
Zilfi
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,379 km
857 mi / 745 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
104°
east southeast

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CAI ZUL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Zilfi Airport
IATA Code CAI ZUL
ICAO Code HECA OEZL
City Cairo Zilfi
Country Egypt Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 382 ft 1,900 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 26.350000, 44.830000

Cairo (CAI) to Zilfi (ZUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Zilfi Airport (ZUL) in Zilfi, Saudi Arabia is 1,379 kilometers (857 miles / 745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 12:51 in Cairo, it's 13:51 in Zilfi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,518 feet between the two airports. Zilfi Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Zilfi (ZUL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Zilfi Airport (ZUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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