BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
953 km
592 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
953 km
592 mi / 515 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BGW RUH
Airport Name Baghdad International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BGW RUH
ICAO Code ORBI OERK
City Baghdad Riyadh
Country Iraq Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 114 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 33.260000, 44.230000 24.960000, 46.700000

Baghdad (BGW) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 953 kilometers (592 miles / 515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 Iraq with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:59 in Baghdad, it's 19:59 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,935 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Baghdad International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Baghdad (BGW) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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