AEY
Akureyri
Iceland
6,345 km
3,943 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,345 km
3,943 mi / 3,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
102°
east southeast

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AEY RUH
Airport Name Akureyri Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AEY RUH
ICAO Code BIAR OERK
City Akureyri Riyadh
Country Iceland Saudi Arabia
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -18.070000 24.960000, 46.700000

Akureyri (AEY) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,345 kilometers (3,943 miles / 3,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Iceland 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 00:35 in Akureyri, it's 03:35 in Riyadh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,043 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Akureyri Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Akureyri Airport (AEY) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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