# Distance from Riesa (IES) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 4,068 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,068 km / 2,528 mi / 2,197 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 123° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 325° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Germany) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 12:24 in Riesa, it's 13:24 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,727 ft (RUH is higher than IES)

## Airports

### [Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ies-riesa-riesa-gohlis-airport/1ef266de-b9fa-6a36-9a88-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riesa, Germany
- ICAO: EDAU
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates: 51.290000, 13.360000
- Elevation: 322 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:24 in Riesa, it's 13:24 in Riyadh.

## Related

- [Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ies-riesa-riesa-gohlis-airport/1ef266de-b9fa-6a36-9a88-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
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