The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 1,497 kilometers (930 miles / 808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:20 in Riyadh, it's 17:20 in Shire.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,158 feet between the two airports. Shire Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shire (SHC) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). 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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.