AAC
El Arish
Egypt
1,432 km
890 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,432 km
890 mi / 773 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AAC RUH
Airport Name El Arish International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AAC RUH
ICAO Code HEAR OERK
City El Arish Riyadh
Country Egypt Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 121 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 31.070000, 33.840000 24.960000, 46.700000

El Arish (AAC) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Arish International Airport (AAC) in El Arish, Egypt to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,432 kilometers (890 miles / 773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:12 in El Arish, it's 02:12 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,928 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than El Arish International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to El Arish (AAC) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Arish International Airport (AAC) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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