# Distance from Makou (IMQ) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 1,612 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,612 km / 1,002 mi / 870 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 172° (south)
- **Return heading**: 353° (north)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Iran) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: -0.5h (When it's 22:30 in Makou, it's 22:00 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,049 ft (RUH is higher than IMQ)

## Airports

### [Makou Airport (IMQ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/imq-makou-makou-airport/1ef266df-7e84-6136-bfdb-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Makou, Iran
- ICAO: OITU
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Coordinates: 39.330000, 44.430000
- Elevation: 0 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:30 in Makou, it's 22:00 in Riyadh.

## Related

- [Makou Airport (IMQ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/imq-makou-makou-airport/1ef266df-7e84-6136-bfdb-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)