RiyadhtoCairoFlight Time
RUH–CAI · Nonstop
Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) to Cairo (Cairo International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Riyadh (RUH) to Cairo (CAI) is about 2h 39m, covering 1,001 miles. flynas, Saudia, and EgyptAir fly the route nonstop with 18-19/day departures, from 00:40 to 22:55 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 39m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,001 mi | Nonstop | 18-19/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Riyadh to Cairo
flynas, Saudia, and EgyptAir operate 18-19/day flights from RUH to CAI. Departures leave from Terminals 5 and 1 and 2 and 3 at RUH.
- First departure
- 00:40
- Last departure
- 22:55
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 41
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| flynas | 4-5/day | Airbus A320 family · Terminal 1 | 07:0512:00 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
CAI to RUH flights — 19-20/day on 8 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for RUH, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 131 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Cairo?
The estimated flight time from Riyadh (RUH) to Cairo (CAI) is about 2h 39m, based on the 1,001-mile flying distance.
How far is Riyadh from Cairo?
Riyadh (RUH) to Cairo (CAI) is about 1,001 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Riyadh to Cairo?
Yes. flynas, Saudia, and EgyptAir fly nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Cairo (CAI), with 18-19/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Riyadh to Cairo?
flynas, Saudia, EgyptAir, Nile Air, and Air Arabia Egypt fly nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Cairo (CAI).
What aircraft fly from Riyadh to Cairo?
The RUH–CAI route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Airbus A350, Boeing 737.