RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
3,681 km
2,287 miles
VIE
Vienna
Austria
Distance
3,681 km
2,287 mi / 1,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH VIE
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Vienna International Airport
IATA Code RUH VIE
ICAO Code OERK LOWW
City Riyadh Vienna
Country Saudi Arabia Austria
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Vienna
Elevation 2,049 ft 600 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 48.110000, 16.570000

Riyadh (RUH) to Vienna (VIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Vienna, Austria is 3,681 kilometers (2,287 miles / 1,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Austria. 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 11:30 in Riyadh, it's 09:30 in Vienna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,449 feet between the two airports. Vienna International Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Vienna (VIE) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 124° (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 Vienna International Airport (VIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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