RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
2,053 km
1,276 miles
SSX
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
2,053 km
1,276 mi / 1,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SSX
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Samsun Samair Airport
IATA Code RUH SSX
ICAO Code OERK LTAQ
City Riyadh Samsun
Country Saudi Arabia Turkey
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 2,049 ft 521 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 41.280000, 36.310000

Riyadh (RUH) to Samsun (SSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) in Samsun, Turkey is 2,053 kilometers (1,276 miles / 1,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:03 in Riyadh, it's 08:03 in Samsun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,528 feet between the two airports. Samsun Samair Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Samsun (SSX) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 149° (south 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 Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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