KIH
Kish Island
Iran
750 km
466 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
750 km
466 mi / 405 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
258°
west southwest

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KIH RUH
Airport Name Kish International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KIH RUH
ICAO Code OIBK OERK
City Kish Island Riyadh
Country Iran Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 101 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 26.530000, 53.980000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kish Island (KIH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kish International Airport (KIH) in Kish Island, Iran to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 750 kilometers (466 miles / 405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Iran with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:37 in Kish Island, it's 08:07 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,948 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kish International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kish Island (KIH) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kish International Airport (KIH) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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