Cairo to Unaizah flights
Unaizah lies 1,325 km (823 mi) east of Cairo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 27 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Cairo | Unaizah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 9.6 million | 183,319 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 691 m (2,267 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | ELQ, 32 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Unaizah
Crossing from Egypt into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Pound to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cairo
Cairo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 34 km), Capital International Airport (CCE, 57 km).
Arriving in Unaizah
Unaizah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport | ELQ | 32 km (20 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,126 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Unaizah from Cairo?
1,325 km (823 mi) in a straight line, east of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Unaizah by air?
About 2 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairo and Unaizah?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cairo to Unaizah flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ).
What currency do I need in Unaizah?
The Rial (SAR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.