RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
1,145 km
711 miles
SDG
Sanandaj Airport
Iran
Distance
1,145 km
711 mi / 618 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
north

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RUH SDG
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sanandaj Airport
IATA Code RUH SDG
ICAO Code OERK OICS
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Iran
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,049 ft 4,522 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 35.250000, 47.010000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sanandaj Airport (SDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sanandaj Airport (SDG) in Sanandaj Airport, Iran is 1,145 kilometers (711 miles / 618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:26 in Riyadh, it's 23:56 in Sanandaj Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,473 feet between the two airports. Sanandaj Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Sanandaj Airport (SDG) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 182° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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