ECN
Nicosia
Cyprus
1,699 km
1,056 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,699 km
1,056 mi / 918 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
128°
southeast

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ECN RUH
Airport Name Ercan International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ECN RUH
ICAO Code LCEN OERK
City Nicosia Riyadh
Country Cyprus Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Nicosia Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 404 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 35.150000, 33.500000 24.960000, 46.700000

Nicosia (ECN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ercan International Airport (ECN) in Nicosia, Cyprus to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,699 kilometers (1,056 miles / 918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Cyprus 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 06:55 in Nicosia, it's 07:55 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,645 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Ercan International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Nicosia (ECN) 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 Ercan International Airport (ECN) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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