RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
2,352 km
1,461 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
2,352 km
1,461 mi / 1,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH TOB
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code RUH TOB
ICAO Code OERK HLGN
City Riyadh Tobruk
Country Saudi Arabia Libya
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 2,049 ft 519 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 31.860000, 23.910000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 2,352 kilometers (1,461 miles / 1,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:05 in Riyadh, it's 18:05 in Tobruk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,530 feet between the two airports. Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tobruk (TOB) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 103° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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