PAJ
Parachinar
Pakistan
2,464 km
1,531 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,464 km
1,531 mi / 1,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PAJ RUH
Airport Name Parachinar Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PAJ RUH
ICAO Code OPPC OERK
City Parachinar Riyadh
Country Pakistan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Karachi Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,800 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 33.900000, 70.070000 24.960000, 46.700000

Parachinar (PAJ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Parachinar Airport (PAJ) in Parachinar, Pakistan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,464 kilometers (1,531 miles / 1,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:27 in Parachinar, it's 06:27 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,751 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Parachinar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Parachinar (PAJ) follows a heading of 61° (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 Parachinar Airport (PAJ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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