RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
2,139 km
1,329 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
2,139 km
1,329 mi / 1,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

RUH SCO
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Aktau International Airport
IATA Code RUH SCO
ICAO Code OERK UATE
City Riyadh Aktau
Country Saudi Arabia Kazakhstan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Oral
Elevation 2,049 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 43.860000, 51.090000

Riyadh (RUH) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 2,139 kilometers (1,329 miles / 1,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:34 in Riyadh, it's 14:34 in Aktau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,974 feet between the two airports. Aktau International Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Aktau (SCO) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 192° (south southwest). 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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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