RMS
Ramstein
Germany
4,327 km
2,689 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,327 km
2,689 mi / 2,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RMS RUH
Airport Name Ramstein Air Base King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RMS RUH
ICAO Code ETAR OERK
City Ramstein Riyadh
Country Germany Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 776 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 49.440000, 7.600000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ramstein (RMS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,327 kilometers (2,689 miles / 2,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:31 in Ramstein, it's 13:31 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,273 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Ramstein Air Base.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ramstein (RMS) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ramstein Air Base (RMS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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