ANK
Ankara
Turkey
2,117 km
1,315 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,117 km
1,315 mi / 1,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
138°
southeast

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ANK RUH
Airport Name Etimesgut Air Base King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ANK RUH
ICAO Code LTAD OERK
City Ankara Riyadh
Country Turkey Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,653 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 39.950000, 32.690000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ankara (ANK) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Etimesgut Air Base (ANK) in Ankara, Turkey to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,117 kilometers (1,315 miles / 1,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:48 in Ankara, it's 04:48 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ankara (ANK) follows a heading of 325° (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 Etimesgut Air Base (ANK) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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