# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 2,457 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,457 km / 1,527 mi / 1,327 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 132° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 322° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 06:40 in Istanbul, it's 06:40 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,724 ft (RUH is higher than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 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.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)