KUF
Samara
Russia
3,187 km
1,980 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,187 km
1,980 mi / 1,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Samara
Heading
187°
south

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KUF RUH
Airport Name Kurumoch International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KUF RUH
ICAO Code UWWW OERK
City Samara Riyadh
Country Russia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Samara Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 477 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 53.500000, 50.160000 24.960000, 46.700000

Samara (KUF) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kurumoch International Airport (KUF) in Samara, Russia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,187 kilometers (1,980 miles / 1,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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 Russia with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:23 in Samara, it's 15:23 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,572 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kurumoch International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Samara (KUF) follows a heading of 4° (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 Kurumoch International Airport (KUF) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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