AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
801 km
498 miles
XXN
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
801 km
498 mi / 433 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

AUH XXN
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Riyadh Air Base
IATA Code AUH XXN
ICAO Code OMAA OERY
City Abu Dhabi Riyadh
Country United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 88 ft 2,082 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 24.710000, 46.730000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (XXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Riyadh Air Base (XXN) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 801 kilometers (498 miles / 433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:14 in Abu Dhabi, it's 08:14 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,994 feet between the two airports. Riyadh Air Base sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (XXN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Riyadh Air Base (XXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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