ABD
Abadan
Iran
620 km
385 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
620 km
385 mi / 335 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ABD RUH
Airport Name Abadan Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ABD RUH
ICAO Code OIAA OERK
City Abadan Riyadh
Country Iran Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 10 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 30.370000, 48.230000 24.960000, 46.700000

Abadan (ABD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abadan Airport (ABD) in Abadan, Iran to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 620 kilometers (385 miles / 335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:56 in Abadan, it's 23:26 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,039 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Abadan Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Abadan (ABD) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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