NCU
Nukus
Uzbekistan
2,280 km
1,417 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,280 km
1,417 mi / 1,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Samarkand
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NCU RUH
Airport Name Nukus Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code NCU RUH
ICAO Code UTNN OERK
City Nukus Riyadh
Country Uzbekistan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Samarkand Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 246 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 42.490000, 59.620000 24.960000, 46.700000

Nukus (NCU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nukus Airport (NCU) in Nukus, Uzbekistan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,280 kilometers (1,417 miles / 1,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:10 in Nukus, it's 12:10 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,803 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Nukus Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Nukus (NCU) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Nukus Airport (NCU) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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