Air Cairo SM493 flight status now

Current status of SM493 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 13 hours, 8 minutes

SM493 - MSC493 Air Cairo (SM)
CAI Cairo Egypt
Flight CAI to MED
MED Madinah Saudi Arabia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 13 hours, 8 minutes
Departure Cairo International Airport
IATA: CAIICAO: HECA
Scheduled 19:40 18 November 2025
1 None
Arrival Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA: MEDICAO: OEMA
Scheduled 22:30 18 November 2025
None None
SM493 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1027 kms / 638 miles
Airline
  • Air Cairo
  • IATA: SM
  • ICAO: MSC
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 180
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: F-HECA2
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Cairo
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
  • Current Time in Cairo: Tuesday 2025-11-18 06:32 AM
  • Current Time in Madinah: Tuesday 2025-11-18 07:32 AM

International flight Air Cairo SM493 takes off from Cairo (CAI) Egypt to Madinah (MED) Saudi Arabia. It's operated by Air Cairo. The plane leaves Cairo International Airport at 19:40 18 November 2025 Africa/Cairo. The flight is expected to land at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport at 22:30 18 November 2025 Asia/Riyadh. The flight will last about 1 hours 50 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Cairo to Madinah?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 1027 km (638 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air Cairo SM493 flight?

All Air Cairo SM493 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

How many Air Cairo SM493 flights are operated a week?

4 flights per week. The Flight Air Cairo SM493 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday.