GIZ
Jizan
Saudi Arabia
992 km
617 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
992 km
617 mi / 536 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIZ RUH
Airport Name Jizan Regional Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GIZ RUH
ICAO Code OEGN OERK
City Jizan Riyadh
Country Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 20 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 16.900000, 42.590000 24.960000, 46.700000

Jizan (GIZ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) in Jizan, Saudi Arabia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 992 kilometers (617 miles / 536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 a domestic route within Saudi Arabia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 19:55 in Jizan, it's 19:55 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,029 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Jizan Regional Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Jizan (GIZ) follows a heading of 206° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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