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Cairo to Riyadh Flight: 2h 55m Nonstop

A direct flight from Cairo (CAI) to Riyadh (RUH) covers about 1,612 km (≈ 1,001 mi) with a scheduled block time of about 2h 55m. Local clocks shift by +1 hour on arrival. The figure reflects typical scheduled block time for the nonstop route.

RouteCAI → RUH
Distance1,612 km · 1,001 mi
Scheduled flight time2h 55m
Time differenceUTC+1
AirlinesSaudia · EgyptAir · flynas · Nile Air

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CAICairo International AirportRUHKing Khalid International Airport
Scheduled flight time
2h 55m
Route
1,612 kmCAICairoRUHRiyadh
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
1,612 km
1,001 mi
Time difference from Cairo
+1h
Airlines
Saudia · EgyptAir · flynas · Nile Air
Weekly flights
≈70
approximate

Approximate schedule data — frequencies shift seasonally

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Cairo → Riyadh Flight & Jet-Lag Planner

Block time, distance, time-zone shift and a 3-day jet-lag plan — ending in the exact flights search.

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How it works

Enter your Riyadh trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Riyadh-specific numbers.

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    We compute the air distance between CAI (Cairo) and RUH (Riyadh) from real coordinates.

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    We use an approximate scheduled block time (2h 55m) for this route instead of the raw estimate (149 min).

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    We add the time difference: Cairo (UTC+2) vs Riyadh (UTC+3).

Use Cases

Read the Cairo–Riyadh route math

The nonstop case at a glance: about 2h 55m airborne over 1612 km (1002 mi), flown by Saudia, EgyptAir, flynas, with real block times moving only 15–20 minutes for winds and taxi on the day you fly.

Convert takeoff to landing clock

Add the 2h 55m duration to your departure plus the 1-hour clock jump forward: a 10:00 takeoff from Cairo lands near 13:55 in Riyadh local time, and the calculator reruns that arithmetic for any departure hour you enter.

Tips

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    Scheduled nonstop time from Cairo to Riyadh runs about 2h 55m on this route — that is wheels-up to wheels-down, so add taxi and boarding margin, and check whether the two cities sit in different time zones before fixing your arrival plans.

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    Work in the local currency of Riyadh and keep card fees as a separate line; converting every flight time price to your home currency with a rough rate distorts the comparison between options and hides their real differences.

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    Prices behind this flight time planner move with season and local events in Riyadh: re-run the calculation close to your booking date instead of trusting a figure saved weeks earlier, because seasonal swings can move totals by a third or more.

Common Mistakes

  • Treating the Cairo-Riyadh schedule as door-to-door: the 2h 55m block covers wheels-up to wheels-down only, and check-in, taxiing, and the ride out of Riyadh add hours your arrival plan must absorb.

  • Ignoring the clock change on the Cairo-Riyadh leg: arrival boards read local time, so a 2h 55m flight can land earlier or later on the clock than it flew. Convert to the destination zone before promising anyone a pickup.

FAQs

How long is the flight from Cairo to Riyadh?

About 2h 55m — the typical scheduled block time for the nonstop.

When is the best time to book Cairo–Riyadh flights?

November–February has the mildest weather and is the busiest; summer trips are usually quieter and often cheaper.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route (Cairo to Riyadh)?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How many flights per week serve the route (Cairo to Riyadh)?

Roughly 70 weekly nonstops (Saudia, EgyptAir, flynas, Nile Air) — frequencies shift seasonally.

How is the Cairo–Riyadh flight time derived in this calculator?

We show an approximate scheduled block time (2h 55m); actuals swing 15–20 minutes with winds, routing and taxi time.

What's the distance between Cairo and Riyadh?

Roughly 1,612 km (1,001 mi) great-circle between Cairo International Airport and King Khalid International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh?

Yes — Saudia, EgyptAir, flynas, Nile Air serve the route.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Cairo and Riyadh?

Via Medina (MED): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 4h 42m — longer than the nonstop.