ALA
Almaty
Kazakhstan
3,429 km
2,131 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,429 km
2,131 mi / 1,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ALA RUH
Airport Name Almaty International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ALA RUH
ICAO Code UAAA OERK
City Almaty Riyadh
Country Kazakhstan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Almaty Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,238 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 77.040000 24.960000, 46.700000

Almaty (ALA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,429 kilometers (2,131 miles / 1,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:13 in Almaty, it's 02:13 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Almaty (ALA) follows a heading of 46° (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 Almaty International Airport (ALA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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