ABS
Abu Simbel
Egypt
1,562 km
971 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,562 km
971 mi / 844 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
76°
east northeast

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ABS RUH
Airport Name Abu Simbel Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ABS RUH
ICAO Code HEBL OERK
City Abu Simbel Riyadh
Country Egypt Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 616 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 22.380000, 31.610000 24.960000, 46.700000

Abu Simbel (ABS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) in Abu Simbel, Egypt to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,562 kilometers (971 miles / 844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 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 13:10 in Abu Simbel, it's 14:10 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,433 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Abu Simbel Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Simbel (ABS) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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