MHD
Mashhad
Iran
1,759 km
1,093 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,759 km
1,093 mi / 950 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
228°
southwest

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MHD RUH
Airport Name Mashhad International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MHD RUH
ICAO Code OIMM OERK
City Mashhad Riyadh
Country Iran Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,263 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 36.240000, 59.640000 24.960000, 46.700000

Mashhad (MHD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) in Mashhad, Iran to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,759 kilometers (1,093 miles / 950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:25 in Mashhad, it's 20:55 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,214 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Mashhad International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Mashhad (MHD) follows a heading of 41° (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 Mashhad International Airport (MHD) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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