AWA
Awassa
Ethiopia
2,172 km
1,350 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,172 km
1,350 mi / 1,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AWA RUH
Airport Name Awassa Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AWA RUH
ICAO Code HALA OERK
City Awassa Riyadh
Country Ethiopia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,450 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 7.070000, 38.500000 24.960000, 46.700000

Awassa (AWA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awassa Airport (AWA) in Awassa, Ethiopia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,172 kilometers (1,350 miles / 1,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Ethiopia 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 06:40 in Awassa, it's 06:40 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,401 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Awassa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Awassa (AWA) follows a heading of 205° (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 Awassa Airport (AWA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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