HBE
Alexandria
Egypt
1,794 km
1,115 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,794 km
1,115 mi / 969 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HBE RUH
Airport Name Borg El Arab International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HBE RUH
ICAO Code HEBA OERK
City Alexandria Riyadh
Country Egypt Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 177 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 30.920000, 29.700000 24.960000, 46.700000

Alexandria (HBE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) in Alexandria, Egypt to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,794 kilometers (1,115 miles / 969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Egypt with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:12 in Alexandria, it's 15:12 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,872 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Borg El Arab International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Alexandria (HBE) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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