# Distance from Najaf (NJF) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 813 km · estimated flight time 2h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 813 km / 505 mi / 439 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 163° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 344° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: International (Iraq) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 23:16 in Najaf, it's 23:16 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,946 ft (RUH is higher than NJF)

## Airports

### [Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/njf-najaf-al-najaf-international-airport/1ef266df-8403-6224-9760-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Najaf, Iraq
- ICAO: ORNI
- Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
- Coordinates: 31.990000, 44.400000
- Elevation: 103 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 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.

## Related

- [Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/njf-najaf-al-najaf-international-airport/1ef266df-8403-6224-9760-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)