RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,727 km
2,937 miles
RYG
Rygge
Norway
Distance
4,727 km
2,937 mi / 2,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH RYG
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Moss Airport Rygge
IATA Code RUH RYG
ICAO Code OERK ENRY
City Riyadh Rygge
Country Saudi Arabia Norway
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Oslo
Elevation 2,049 ft 174 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 59.380000, 10.790000

Riyadh (RUH) to Rygge (RYG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) in Rygge, Norway is 4,727 kilometers (2,937 miles / 2,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:36 in Riyadh, it's 23:36 in Rygge.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,875 feet between the two airports. Moss Airport Rygge sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Rygge (RYG) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). 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 International Airport (RUH) and Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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