AAH
Aachen
Germany
4,482 km
2,785 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,482 km
2,785 mi / 2,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
114°
east southeast

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AAH RUH
Airport Name Aachen-Merzbruck Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AAH RUH
ICAO Code EDKA OERK
City Aachen Riyadh
Country Germany Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 623 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 50.820000, 6.190000 24.960000, 46.700000

Aachen (AAH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) in Aachen, Germany to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,482 kilometers (2,785 miles / 2,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:01 in Aachen, it's 08:01 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,426 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Aachen-Merzbruck Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Aachen (AAH) follows a heading of 321° (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 Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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