AYM
Yas Island
United Arab Emirates
801 km
498 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
801 km
498 mi / 432 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
276°
west

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AYM RUH
Airport Name Yas Island Seaplane Base King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AYM RUH
ICAO Code _AYM OERK
City Yas Island Riyadh
Country United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 0 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 24.470000, 54.610000 24.960000, 46.700000

Yas Island (AYM) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yas Island Seaplane Base (AYM) in Yas Island, United Arab Emirates to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 801 kilometers (498 miles / 432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:47 in Yas Island, it's 13:47 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,049 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Yas Island Seaplane Base.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Yas Island (AYM) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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