AAW
Abbottabad
Pakistan
2,755 km
1,712 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,755 km
1,712 mi / 1,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AAW RUH
Airport Name Abbottabad Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AAW RUH
ICAO Code OPAB OERK
City Abbottabad Riyadh
Country Pakistan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Karachi Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,072 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 34.200000, 73.250000 24.960000, 46.700000

Abbottabad (AAW) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abbottabad Airport (AAW) in Abbottabad, Pakistan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,755 kilometers (1,712 miles / 1,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Pakistan with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:34 in Abbottabad, it's 18:34 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,023 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Abbottabad Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Abbottabad (AAW) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abbottabad Airport (AAW) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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