GZW
Qazvin
Iran
1,294 km
804 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,294 km
804 mi / 699 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
195°
south southwest

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GZW RUH
Airport Name Qazvin Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GZW RUH
ICAO Code OIIK OERK
City Qazvin Riyadh
Country Iran Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,184 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 36.240000, 50.050000 24.960000, 46.700000

Qazvin (GZW) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qazvin Airport (GZW) in Qazvin, Iran to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,294 kilometers (804 miles / 699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:13 in Qazvin, it's 20:43 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,135 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Qazvin Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Qazvin (GZW) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Qazvin Airport (GZW) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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