ATR
Atar
Mauritania
6,099 km
3,790 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,099 km
3,790 mi / 3,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ATR RUH
Airport Name Atar International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ATR RUH
ICAO Code GQPA OERK
City Atar Riyadh
Country Mauritania Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 734 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 20.510000, -13.040000 24.960000, 46.700000

Atar (ATR) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atar International Airport (ATR) in Atar, Mauritania to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,099 kilometers (3,790 miles / 3,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mauritania 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 05:27 in Atar, it's 08:27 in Riyadh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,315 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Atar International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Atar (ATR) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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