CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
2,844 km
1,767 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,844 km
1,767 mi / 1,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CIT RUH
Airport Name Shymkent Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CIT RUH
ICAO Code UAII OERK
City Shymkent Riyadh
Country Kazakhstan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Almaty Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,387 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, 69.480000 24.960000, 46.700000

Shymkent (CIT) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,844 kilometers (1,767 miles / 1,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:04 in Shymkent, it's 21:04 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Shymkent (CIT) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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