KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
2,009 km
1,248 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,009 km
1,248 mi / 1,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KDH RUH
Airport Name Kandahar Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KDH RUH
ICAO Code OAKN OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Afghanistan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,337 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 31.510000, 65.850000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,009 kilometers (1,248 miles / 1,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Afghanistan with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:02 in Kandahar Airport, it's 21:32 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,288 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Kandahar Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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