ALU
Alula
Somalia
1,507 km
936 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,507 km
936 mi / 814 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ALU RUH
Airport Name Alula Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ALU RUH
ICAO Code HCMA OERK
City Alula Riyadh
Country Somalia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 24.960000, 46.700000

Alula (ALU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,507 kilometers (936 miles / 814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Somalia 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 11:53 in Alula, it's 11:53 in Riyadh.

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

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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