IQA
Hit
Iraq
1,065 km
662 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,065 km
662 mi / 575 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IQA RUH
Airport Name Al Asad Air Base King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code IQA RUH
ICAO Code ORAA OERK
City Hit Riyadh
Country Iraq Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 618 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 42.440000 24.960000, 46.700000

Hit (IQA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,065 kilometers (662 miles / 575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 an international route connecting Iraq with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:25 in Hit, it's 04:25 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,431 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Al Asad Air Base.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Hit (IQA) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Al Asad Air Base (IQA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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