HER
Heraklion
Greece
2,362 km
1,467 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,362 km
1,467 mi / 1,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
113°
east southeast

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HER RUH
Airport Name Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HER RUH
ICAO Code LGIR OERK
City Heraklion Riyadh
Country Greece Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 115 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 35.340000, 25.180000 24.960000, 46.700000

Heraklion (HER) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,362 kilometers (1,467 miles / 1,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 04:41 in Heraklion, it's 05:41 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,934 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Heraklion (HER) 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 Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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