AES
Ålesund
Norway
5,140 km
3,194 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,140 km
3,194 mi / 2,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AES RUH
Airport Name Ålesund Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AES RUH
ICAO Code ENAL OERK
City Ålesund Riyadh
Country Norway Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Oslo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 69 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 62.560000, 6.120000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ålesund (AES) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ålesund Airport (AES) in Ålesund, Norway to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,140 kilometers (3,194 miles / 2,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Norway with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:31 in Ålesund, it's 18:31 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,980 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Ålesund Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ålesund (AES) follows a heading of 335° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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