KRW
Krasnovodsk
Turkmenistan
1,779 km
1,105 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,779 km
1,105 mi / 961 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Ashgabat
Heading
201°
south southwest

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KRW RUH
Airport Name Turkmenbashi Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KRW RUH
ICAO Code UTAK OERK
City Krasnovodsk Riyadh
Country Turkmenistan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Ashgabat Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 279 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 40.060000, 53.010000 24.960000, 46.700000

Krasnovodsk (KRW) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) in Krasnovodsk, Turkmenistan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,779 kilometers (1,105 miles / 961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:04 in Krasnovodsk, it's 09:04 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,770 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Turkmenbashi Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Krasnovodsk (KRW) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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