KIK
Kirkuk
Iraq
1,190 km
740 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,190 km
740 mi / 643 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KIK RUH
Airport Name Kirkuk Air Base King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KIK RUH
ICAO Code ORKK OERK
City Kirkuk Riyadh
Country Iraq Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,061 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 35.470000, 44.350000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kirkuk (KIK) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) in Kirkuk, Iraq to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,190 kilometers (740 miles / 643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 Iraq with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:08 in Kirkuk, it's 12:08 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kirkuk (KIK) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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