Saudi Arabia
EgyptJeddah (JED) to Cairo (CAI) shipping route.
1,277 km by air, about 2 h 18 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Jeddah (JED) and Cairo (CAI)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Jeddah (JED)AirCairo (CAI)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 1,277 km (794 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,216 km |
| Flight time | 2 h 18 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Jeddah (JED) to Cairo (CAI) shipping route by air
Jeddah to Cairo by air: flight distance 1,277 km, heading north west from Saudi Arabia to Egypt. The shortest line over the globe is 1,216 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 2 h 18 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a short route like this one, trucking under an air waybill (road feeder service) is common, and the cargo may never board a plane. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for JED to CAI this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Jeddah to Cairo saves money. The shipment crosses from Saudi Arabia into Egypt, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Jeddah (JED) in this directory, Cairo (CAI) is the 2nd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Jeddah: Riyadh (894 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Jeddah (JED) to Cairo (CAI)?
1,277 km along the flight path (1,216 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Jeddah (JED) to Cairo (CAI)?
About 2 h 18 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Cairo (CAI) to Jeddah (JED) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.