ATB
Atbara
Sudan
1,536 km
954 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,536 km
954 mi / 829 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
56°
northeast

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ATB RUH
Airport Name Atbara Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ATB RUH
ICAO Code HSAT OERK
City Atbara Riyadh
Country Sudan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,181 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 17.710000, 34.060000 24.960000, 46.700000

Atbara (ATB) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atbara Airport (ATB) in Atbara, Sudan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,536 kilometers (954 miles / 829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Sudan 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 04:17 in Atbara, it's 05:17 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Atbara (ATB) follows a heading of 241° (west 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 Atbara Airport (ATB) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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