Airport Comparison
Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 852 kilometers (529 miles / 460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.
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 a domestic route within Saudi Arabia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 08:58 in Jeddah, it's 08:58 in Riyadh.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,001 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.
The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.