KSY
Kars
Turkey
1,766 km
1,097 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,766 km
1,097 mi / 954 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
168°
south southeast

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KSY RUH
Airport Name Kars Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KSY RUH
ICAO Code LTCF OERK
City Kars Riyadh
Country Turkey Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,889 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 40.560000, 43.120000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kars (KSY) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,766 kilometers (1,097 miles / 954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:29 in Kars, it's 00:29 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,840 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Kars Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kars (KSY) 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 Kars Airport (KSY) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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