PDV
Plovdiv
Bulgaria
2,763 km
1,717 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,763 km
1,717 mi / 1,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
127°
southeast

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PDV RUH
Airport Name Plovdiv International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PDV RUH
ICAO Code LBPD OERK
City Plovdiv Riyadh
Country Bulgaria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Sofia Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 597 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 42.070000, 24.850000 24.960000, 46.700000

Plovdiv (PDV) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) in Plovdiv, Bulgaria to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,763 kilometers (1,717 miles / 1,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Bulgaria with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:15 in Plovdiv, it's 11:15 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,452 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Plovdiv International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Plovdiv (PDV) follows a heading of 319° (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 Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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