AAN
Al Ain
United Arab Emirates
904 km
562 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
904 km
562 mi / 488 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

AAN RUH
Airport Name Al Ain International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AAN RUH
ICAO Code OMAL OERK
City Al Ain Riyadh
Country United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 869 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 24.260000, 55.610000 24.960000, 46.700000

Al Ain (AAN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Ain International Airport (AAN) in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 904 kilometers (562 miles / 488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 United Arab Emirates with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:25 in Al Ain, it's 11:25 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,180 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Al Ain International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Al Ain (AAN) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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