BSR
Basrah
Iraq
629 km
391 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
629 km
391 mi / 339 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
189°
south

Airport Comparison

BSR RUH
Airport Name Basrah International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BSR RUH
ICAO Code ORMM OERK
City Basrah Riyadh
Country Iraq Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 11 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 30.550000, 47.660000 24.960000, 46.700000

Basrah (BSR) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basrah International Airport (BSR) in Basrah, Iraq to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 629 kilometers (391 miles / 339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:40 in Basrah, it's 09:40 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,038 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Basrah International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Basrah (BSR) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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