IFH
Hesa
Iran
1,004 km
624 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,004 km
624 mi / 542 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
209°
south southwest

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IFH RUH
Airport Name Hesa Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code IFH RUH
ICAO Code OIFE OERK
City Hesa Riyadh
Country Iran Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,256 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 32.930000, 51.560000 24.960000, 46.700000

Hesa (IFH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hesa Airport (IFH) in Hesa, Iran to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,004 kilometers (624 miles / 542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 15:20 in Hesa, it's 14:50 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,207 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Hesa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Hesa (IFH) follows a heading of 27° (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 Hesa Airport (IFH) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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