GUW
Atyrau
Kazakhstan
2,505 km
1,557 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,505 km
1,557 mi / 1,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Oral
Heading
192°
south southwest

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GUW RUH
Airport Name Atyrau International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GUW RUH
ICAO Code UATG OERK
City Atyrau Riyadh
Country Kazakhstan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Oral Asia/Riyadh
Elevation -72 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 47.120000, 51.820000 24.960000, 46.700000

Atyrau (GUW) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atyrau International Airport (GUW) in Atyrau, Kazakhstan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,505 kilometers (1,557 miles / 1,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:36 in Atyrau, it's 11:36 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,121 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Atyrau International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Atyrau (GUW) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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