ATH
Athens
Greece
2,586 km
1,607 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,586 km
1,607 mi / 1,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
117°
east southeast

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ATH RUH
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ATH RUH
ICAO Code LGAV OERK
City Athens Riyadh
Country Greece Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 308 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 24.960000, 46.700000

Athens (ATH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,586 kilometers (1,607 miles / 1,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Greece 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 09:24 in Athens, it's 10:24 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,741 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 309° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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