ASA
Asab
Eritrea
1,389 km
863 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,389 km
863 mi / 750 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ASA RUH
Airport Name Assab International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ASA RUH
ICAO Code HHSB OERK
City Asab Riyadh
Country Eritrea Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Asmara Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 46 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, 42.650000 24.960000, 46.700000

Asab (ASA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assab International Airport (ASA) in Asab, Eritrea to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,389 kilometers (863 miles / 750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Eritrea 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 10:32 in Asab, it's 10:32 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,003 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Assab International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Asab (ASA) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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