ESB
Ankara
Turkey
2,114 km
1,314 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,114 km
1,314 mi / 1,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
139°
southeast

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ESB RUH
Airport Name Esenboga International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ESB RUH
ICAO Code LTAC OERK
City Ankara Riyadh
Country Turkey Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,125 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 40.130000, 33.000000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ankara (ESB) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,114 kilometers (1,314 miles / 1,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 20:43 in Ankara, it's 20:43 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,076 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Esenboga International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ankara (ESB) follows a heading of 326° (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 Esenboga International Airport (ESB) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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