AWZ
Ahwaz
Iran
738 km
458 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
738 km
458 mi / 398 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
196°
south southwest

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AWZ RUH
Airport Name Ahwaz Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AWZ RUH
ICAO Code OIAW OERK
City Ahwaz Riyadh
Country Iran Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 66 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 31.340000, 48.760000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ahwaz (AWZ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) in Ahwaz, Iran to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 738 kilometers (458 miles / 398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:18 in Ahwaz, it's 10:48 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,983 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Ahwaz Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ahwaz (AWZ) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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