NUJ
Hamadan
Iran
1,155 km
718 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,155 km
718 mi / 624 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

NUJ RUH
Airport Name Hamadan Air Base King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code NUJ RUH
ICAO Code OIHS OERK
City Hamadan Riyadh
Country Iran Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,609 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, 48.650000 24.960000, 46.700000

Hamadan (NUJ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) in Hamadan, Iran to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,155 kilometers (718 miles / 624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:39 in Hamadan, it's 18:09 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,560 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Hamadan Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Hamadan (NUJ) follows a heading of 9° (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 Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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