HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
1,817 km
1,129 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,817 km
1,129 mi / 981 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HEA RUH
Airport Name Herat Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HEA RUH
ICAO Code OAHR OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Afghanistan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,206 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 34.210000, 62.230000 24.960000, 46.700000

Herat Airport (HEA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,817 kilometers (1,129 miles / 981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 19:00 in Herat Airport, it's 17:30 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,157 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Herat Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Herat Airport (HEA) follows a heading of 52° (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 Herat Airport (HEA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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