Airport Comparison
| 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.