BUO
Burao
Somalia
1,720 km
1,069 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,720 km
1,069 mi / 929 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BUO RUH
Airport Name Burao Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BUO RUH
ICAO Code HCMV OERK
City Burao Riyadh
Country Somalia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,400 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 9.530000, 45.550000 24.960000, 46.700000

Burao (BUO) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,720 kilometers (1,069 miles / 929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Somalia 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 11:52 in Burao, it's 11:52 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,351 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Burao Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Burao (BUO) follows a heading of 184° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Burao Airport (BUO) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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