The flight distance from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 843 kilometers (524 miles / 455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 a domestic route within Saudi Arabia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 00:30 in King Khaled Air Base, it's 00:30 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,729 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than King Khaled Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) follows a heading of 209° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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