RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,793 km
3,600 miles
SMW
Smara
EH
Distance
5,793 km
3,600 mi / 3,128 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SMW
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Smara Airport
IATA Code RUH SMW
ICAO Code OERK GMMA
City Riyadh Smara
Country Saudi Arabia EH
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 2,049 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 26.730000, -11.680000

Riyadh (RUH) to Smara (SMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Smara Airport (SMW) in Smara, EH is 5,793 kilometers (3,600 miles / 3,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:08 in Riyadh, it's 21:08 in Smara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,699 feet between the two airports. Smara Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Smara (SMW) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 78° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Smara Airport (SMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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