LTK
Latakia
Syria
1,552 km
964 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,552 km
964 mi / 838 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Damascus
Heading
135°
southeast

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LTK RUH
Airport Name Bassel Al-Assad International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LTK RUH
ICAO Code OSLK OERK
City Latakia Riyadh
Country Syria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Damascus Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 157 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 35.400000, 35.950000 24.960000, 46.700000

Latakia (LTK) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK) in Latakia, Syria to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,552 kilometers (964 miles / 838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:06 in Latakia, it's 07:06 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,892 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Bassel Al-Assad International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Latakia (LTK) follows a heading of 321° (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 Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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