# Distance from Chandigarh (IXC) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 3,017 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,017 km / 1,875 mi / 1,629 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 265° (west)
- **Return heading**: 71° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (India) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: -2.5h (When it's 16:05 in Chandigarh, it's 13:35 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,037 ft (RUH is higher than IXC)

## Airports

### [Chandigarh Airport (IXC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ixc-chandigarh-chandigarh-airport/1ef266df-f1ec-615a-a2ad-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chandigarh, India
- ICAO: VICG
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 30.670000, 76.790000
- Elevation: 1,012 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 16:05 in Chandigarh, it's 13:35 in Riyadh.

## Related

- [Chandigarh Airport (IXC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ixc-chandigarh-chandigarh-airport/1ef266df-f1ec-615a-a2ad-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)