FBD
Faizabad
Afghanistan
2,630 km
1,634 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,630 km
1,634 mi / 1,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FBD RUH
Airport Name Faizabad Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code FBD RUH
ICAO Code OAFZ OERK
City Faizabad Riyadh
Country Afghanistan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,872 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 37.120000, 70.520000 24.960000, 46.700000

Faizabad (FBD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faizabad Airport (FBD) in Faizabad, Afghanistan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,630 kilometers (1,634 miles / 1,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 19:06 in Faizabad, it's 17:36 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,823 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Faizabad Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Faizabad (FBD) follows a heading of 53° (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 Faizabad Airport (FBD) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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