ERZ
Erzurum
Turkey
1,746 km
1,085 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,746 km
1,085 mi / 943 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
161°
south southeast

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ERZ RUH
Airport Name Erzurum International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ERZ RUH
ICAO Code LTCE OERK
City Erzurum Riyadh
Country Turkey Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,763 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 39.960000, 41.170000 24.960000, 46.700000

Erzurum (ERZ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erzurum International Airport (ERZ) in Erzurum, Turkey to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,746 kilometers (1,085 miles / 943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:19 in Erzurum, it's 00:19 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,714 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Erzurum International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Erzurum (ERZ) follows a heading of 344° (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 Erzurum International Airport (ERZ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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