AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
1,264 km
785 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,264 km
785 mi / 682 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Amman
Heading
111°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

AQJ RUH
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AQJ RUH
ICAO Code OJAQ OERK
City Aqaba Riyadh
Country Jordan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Amman Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 175 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 24.960000, 46.700000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,264 kilometers (785 miles / 682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:25 in Aqaba, it's 06:25 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,874 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Aqaba King Hussein International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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