HRG
Hurghada
Egypt
1,311 km
815 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,311 km
815 mi / 708 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
98°
east

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HRG RUH
Airport Name Hurghada International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HRG RUH
ICAO Code HEGN OERK
City Hurghada Riyadh
Country Egypt Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 52 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 27.180000, 33.800000 24.960000, 46.700000

Hurghada (HRG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) in Hurghada, Egypt to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,311 kilometers (815 miles / 708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 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 23:07 in Hurghada, it's 00:07 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,997 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Hurghada International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Hurghada (HRG) follows a heading of 284° (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 Hurghada International Airport (HRG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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