BBU
Bucharest
Romania
2,858 km
1,776 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,858 km
1,776 mi / 1,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
133°
southeast

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BBU RUH
Airport Name Baneasa International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BBU RUH
ICAO Code LRBS OERK
City Bucharest Riyadh
Country Romania Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 297 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 44.500000, 26.100000 24.960000, 46.700000

Bucharest (BBU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baneasa International Airport (BBU) in Bucharest, Romania to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,858 kilometers (1,776 miles / 1,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Romania with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:12 in Bucharest, it's 05:12 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,752 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Baneasa International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Bucharest (BBU) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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