# Distance from Abha (AHB) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 856 km · estimated flight time 2h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 856 km / 532 mi / 462 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 28° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 210° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: Domestic (Saudi Arabia)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 19:40 in Abha, it's 19:40 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,809 ft (RUH is lower than AHB)

## Airports

### [Abha Regional Airport (AHB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ahb-abha-abha-regional-airport/1ef266df-7940-6d3c-8d09-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abha, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OEAB
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 18.240000, 42.660000
- Elevation: 6,858 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Abha Regional Airport (AHB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ahb-abha-abha-regional-airport/1ef266df-7940-6d3c-8d09-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
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