ADU
Ardabil
Iran
1,495 km
929 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,495 km
929 mi / 807 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
187°
south

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ADU RUH
Airport Name Ardabil Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ADU RUH
ICAO Code OITL OERK
City Ardabil Riyadh
Country Iran Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,315 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 38.330000, 48.420000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ardabil (ADU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ardabil Airport (ADU) in Ardabil, Iran to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,495 kilometers (929 miles / 807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:59 in Ardabil, it's 20:29 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,266 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Ardabil Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ardabil (ADU) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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