ASB
Ashgabat
Turkmenistan
1,819 km
1,130 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,819 km
1,130 mi / 982 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Ashgabat
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ASB RUH
Airport Name Ashgabat Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ASB RUH
ICAO Code UTAA OERK
City Ashgabat Riyadh
Country Turkmenistan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Ashgabat Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 692 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 37.990000, 58.360000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ashgabat (ASB) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ashgabat Airport (ASB) in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,819 kilometers (1,130 miles / 982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:35 in Ashgabat, it's 02:35 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,357 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Ashgabat Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ashgabat (ASB) follows a heading of 34° (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 Ashgabat Airport (ASB) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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