Air Cairo SM493 Flight Status Today

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 17:50 18 January 2026 Africa/Cairo. The flight is expected to land at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport at 20:40 18 January 2026 Asia/Riyadh. The flight will last about 1 hours 50 minutes.

Current status of SM493 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 4 hours, 32 minutes

SM493 - MSC493 Air Cairo (SM)
CAI Cairo Egypt
Flight CAI to MED
MED Madinah Saudi Arabia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 4 hours, 32 minutes
Departure Cairo International Airport
IATA: CAIICAO: HECA
Scheduled 17:50 18 January 2026
1 None
Arrival Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA: MEDICAO: OEMA
Scheduled 20:40 18 January 2026
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: Sunday 2026-01-18 13:18 PM
  • Current Time in Madinah: Sunday 2026-01-18 14:18 PM

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Air Cairo Flight SM493 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air Cairo SM493 flight?

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

What is the current status of Air Cairo SM493 flight?

The current status of flight Air Cairo SM493 is Scheduled On time.

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.