AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
134 km
83 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
134 km
83 mi / 72 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKH RUH
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AKH RUH
ICAO Code OEPS OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,651 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 24.960000, 46.700000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 134 kilometers (83 miles / 72 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Saudi Arabia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 13:28 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 13:28 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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