RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
940 km
584 miles
SYE
Sadah
Yemen
Distance
940 km
584 mi / 508 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
200°
south southwest

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RUH SYE
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sadah Airport
IATA Code RUH SYE
ICAO Code OERK OYSH
City Riyadh Sadah
Country Saudi Arabia Yemen
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Aden
Elevation 2,049 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 16.970000, 43.730000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sadah (SYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sadah Airport (SYE) in Sadah, Yemen is 940 kilometers (584 miles / 508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 Yemen. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:32 in Riyadh, it's 19:32 in Sadah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,889 feet between the two airports. Sadah Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sadah (SYE) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Sadah Airport (SYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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