FAH
Farah
Afghanistan
1,718 km
1,067 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,718 km
1,067 mi / 928 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
245°
west southwest

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FAH RUH
Airport Name Farah Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code FAH RUH
ICAO Code OAFR OERK
City Farah Riyadh
Country Afghanistan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,083 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 32.370000, 62.180000 24.960000, 46.700000

Farah (FAH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Farah Airport (FAH) in Farah, Afghanistan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,718 kilometers (1,067 miles / 928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:15 in Farah, it's 19:45 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,034 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Farah Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Farah (FAH) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Farah Airport (FAH) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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