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Cairo → Jeddah Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Cairo (CAI) to Jeddah (JED) covers about 1,217 km (≈ 756 mi) with a scheduled block time of about 2h 15m. Local clocks shift by +1 hour on arrival. The figure reflects typical scheduled block time for the nonstop route.

RouteCAIJED
Distance1,217 km · 756 mi
Scheduled flight time2h 15m
Time differenceUTC+1
AirlinesSaudia · EgyptAir · flynas · Nile Air

Cairo → Jeddah Flight Duration & Distance

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CAICairo International AirportJEDKing Abdulaziz International Airport
Scheduled flight time
2h 15m
Route
1,217 kmCAICairoJEDJeddah
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
1,217 km
756 mi
Time difference from Cairo
+1h
Airlines
Saudia · EgyptAir · flynas · Nile Air
Weekly flights
55
approximate

Approximate schedule data — frequencies shift seasonally

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

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between CAI (Cairo) and JED (Jeddah) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We use an approximate scheduled block time (2h 15m) for this route instead of the raw estimate (121 min).

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    Step 3

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

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Tips

  • 1

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Cairo to Jeddah?

About 2h 15m — the typical scheduled block time for the nonstop.

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Jeddah?

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

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

Via Medina (MED): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 4h 15m — longer than the nonstop.

What's the time difference between Cairo and Jeddah, and how does it affect arrival?

Jeddah is 1 hour ahead of Cairo; a 10:00 departure lands around 13:15 local time in Jeddah.

Which airport does the calculation use in Jeddah — Cairo to Jeddah?

We compute to King Abdulaziz International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Cairo International Airport.

When is the best time to book Cairo–Jeddah 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 Jeddah?

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