RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
2,502 km
1,555 miles
SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
Distance
2,502 km
1,555 mi / 1,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
44°
northeast

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RUH SKD
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Samarkand Airport
IATA Code RUH SKD
ICAO Code OERK UTSS
City Riyadh Samarkand
Country Saudi Arabia Uzbekistan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,224 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 39.700000, 66.980000

Riyadh (RUH) to Samarkand (SKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 2,502 kilometers (1,555 miles / 1,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:41 in Riyadh, it's 04:41 in Samarkand.

The return flight from Samarkand (SKD) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). 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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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