ALY
Alexandria
Egypt
1,780 km
1,106 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,780 km
1,106 mi / 961 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ALY RUH
Airport Name El Nouzha Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ALY RUH
ICAO Code HEAX OERK
City Alexandria Riyadh
Country Egypt Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation -6 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, 29.950000 24.960000, 46.700000

Alexandria (ALY) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria, Egypt to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,780 kilometers (1,106 miles / 961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Egypt with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:03 in Alexandria, it's 02:03 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,055 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than El Nouzha Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Alexandria (ALY) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 El Nouzha Airport (ALY) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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