CHQ
Souda
Greece
2,456 km
1,526 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,456 km
1,526 mi / 1,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CHQ RUH
Airport Name Chania International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CHQ RUH
ICAO Code LGSA OERK
City Souda Riyadh
Country Greece Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 490 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 35.530000, 24.150000 24.960000, 46.700000

Souda (CHQ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chania International Airport (CHQ) in Souda, Greece to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,456 kilometers (1,526 miles / 1,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Greece 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 20:16 in Souda, it's 21:16 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,559 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Chania International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Souda (CHQ) follows a heading of 304° (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 Chania International Airport (CHQ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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