GYD
Baku
Azerbaijan
1,752 km
1,089 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,752 km
1,089 mi / 946 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Baku
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

GYD RUH
Airport Name Heydar Aliyev International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GYD RUH
ICAO Code UBBB OERK
City Baku Riyadh
Country Azerbaijan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Baku Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 10 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 40.470000, 50.050000 24.960000, 46.700000

Baku (GYD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, Azerbaijan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,752 kilometers (1,089 miles / 946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:57 in Baku, it's 22:57 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,039 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Heydar Aliyev International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Baku (GYD) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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