GXF
Sayun
Yemen
1,023 km
636 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,023 km
636 mi / 552 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Aden
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GXF RUH
Airport Name Sayun International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GXF RUH
ICAO Code OYSY OERK
City Sayun Riyadh
Country Yemen Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Aden Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,097 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 15.970000, 48.790000 24.960000, 46.700000

Sayun (GXF) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,023 kilometers (636 miles / 552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Yemen with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:49 in Sayun, it's 08:49 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Sayun (GXF) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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