Makkah to Cairo Distance
1,287 km · 800 miles · 2 h 7 min flight
The distance from Makkah to Cairo is 1,287 km (800 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 2 h 7 min. Makkah and Cairo are on the same time.
Makkah
Saudi Arabia
1,287 km
Cairo
Egypt
- Kilometres
- 1,287
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 800
- 695 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 2 h 7 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Makkah | Northwest (320°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Cairo | Southeast (136°) |
| Halfway point | 25.81° N, 35.69° E |
| Makkah coordinates | 21.43° N, 39.83° E |
| Cairo coordinates | 30.06° N, 31.25° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from Makkah?
1,287 kilometres or 800 miles (695 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Makkah to Cairo?
About 2 h 7 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Makkah and Cairo?
Makkah and Cairo are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Cairo from Makkah?
Cairo lies to the northwest of Makkah (initial bearing 320°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.