AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
4,641 km
2,884 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,641 km
2,884 mi / 2,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
114°
east southeast

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AMS RUH
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AMS RUH
ICAO Code EHAM OERK
City Amsterdam Riyadh
Country Netherlands Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Riyadh
Elevation -11 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 24.960000, 46.700000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,641 kilometers (2,884 miles / 2,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Netherlands 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 08:30 in Amsterdam, it's 10:30 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,060 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 322° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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