RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
3,246 km
2,017 miles
SKX
Saransk
Russia
Distance
3,246 km
2,017 mi / 1,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

RUH SKX
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Saransk Airport
IATA Code RUH SKX
ICAO Code OERK UWPS
City Riyadh Saransk
Country Saudi Arabia Russia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Moscow
Elevation 2,049 ft 676 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 54.130000, 45.210000

Riyadh (RUH) to Saransk (SKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Saransk Airport (SKX) in Saransk, Russia is 3,246 kilometers (2,017 miles / 1,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:00 in Riyadh, it's 02:00 in Saransk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,373 feet between the two airports. Saransk Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Saransk (SKX) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 177° (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 Saransk Airport (SKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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