RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
979 km
608 miles
TQD
Al Habbaniyah
Iraq
Distance
979 km
608 mi / 529 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
343°
north northwest

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RUH TQD
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Al Taqaddum Air Base
IATA Code RUH TQD
ICAO Code OERK ORAT
City Riyadh Al Habbaniyah
Country Saudi Arabia Iraq
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 2,049 ft 275 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 33.340000, 43.600000

Riyadh (RUH) to Al Habbaniyah (TQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Al Taqaddum Air Base (TQD) in Al Habbaniyah, Iraq is 979 kilometers (608 miles / 529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:21 in Riyadh, it's 05:21 in Al Habbaniyah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,774 feet between the two airports. Al Taqaddum Air Base sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Al Habbaniyah (TQD) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 161° (south 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 Al Taqaddum Air Base (TQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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