BZI
Balikesir
Turkey
2,393 km
1,487 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,393 km
1,487 mi / 1,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
127°
southeast

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BZI RUH
Airport Name Balikesir Merkez Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BZI RUH
ICAO Code LTBF OERK
City Balikesir Riyadh
Country Turkey Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 340 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 39.620000, 27.930000 24.960000, 46.700000

Balikesir (BZI) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balikesir Merkez Airport (BZI) in Balikesir, Turkey to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,393 kilometers (1,487 miles / 1,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:21 in Balikesir, it's 06:21 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,709 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Balikesir Merkez Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Balikesir (BZI) follows a heading of 317° (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 Balikesir Merkez Airport (BZI) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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