AJK
Araak
Iran
1,065 km
662 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,065 km
662 mi / 575 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
197°
south southwest

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AJK RUH
Airport Name Arak Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AJK RUH
ICAO Code OIHR OERK
City Araak Riyadh
Country Iran Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,440 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 49.850000 24.960000, 46.700000

Araak (AJK) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arak Airport (AJK) in Araak, Iran to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,065 kilometers (662 miles / 575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 07:10 in Araak, it's 06:40 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,391 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Arak Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Araak (AJK) follows a heading of 16° (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 Arak Airport (AJK) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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