BEY
Beirut
Lebanon
1,464 km
910 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,464 km
910 mi / 791 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Beirut
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BEY RUH
Airport Name Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BEY RUH
ICAO Code OLBA OERK
City Beirut Riyadh
Country Lebanon Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Beirut Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 87 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 33.820000, 35.490000 24.960000, 46.700000

Beirut (BEY) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in Beirut, Lebanon to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,464 kilometers (910 miles / 791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:49 in Beirut, it's 00:49 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,962 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Beirut (BEY) follows a heading of 315° (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 Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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