RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
2,652 km
1,648 miles
SPJ
Sparti
Greece
Distance
2,652 km
1,648 mi / 1,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SPJ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sparti Airport
IATA Code RUH SPJ
ICAO Code OERK LGSP
City Riyadh Sparti
Country Saudi Arabia Greece
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Athens
Elevation 2,049 ft 500 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 36.970000, 22.530000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sparti (SPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sparti Airport (SPJ) in Sparti, Greece is 2,652 kilometers (1,648 miles / 1,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Greece. 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 19:43 in Riyadh, it's 18:43 in Sparti.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,549 feet between the two airports. Sparti Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Sparti (SPJ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). 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 Sparti Airport (SPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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