OAS
Sharana
Afghanistan
2,330 km
1,448 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,330 km
1,448 mi / 1,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

OAS RUH
Airport Name Sharana Airstrip King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code OAS RUH
ICAO Code OASA OERK
City Sharana Riyadh
Country Afghanistan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 7,340 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 33.130000, 68.840000 24.960000, 46.700000

Sharana (OAS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sharana Airstrip (OAS) in Sharana, Afghanistan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,330 kilometers (1,448 miles / 1,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:44 in Sharana, it's 23:14 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,291 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Sharana Airstrip. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Sharana (OAS) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Sharana Airstrip (OAS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.