ETH
Eilat
Israel
1,267 km
787 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,267 km
787 mi / 684 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ETH RUH
Airport Name Eilat Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ETH RUH
ICAO Code LLET OERK
City Eilat Riyadh
Country Israel Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 42 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 29.560000, 34.960000 24.960000, 46.700000

Eilat (ETH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eilat Airport (ETH) in Eilat, Israel to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,267 kilometers (787 miles / 684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:48 in Eilat, it's 13:48 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,007 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Eilat Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Eilat (ETH) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Eilat Airport (ETH) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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