RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
3,607 km
2,242 miles
SXV
Salem Airport
India
Distance
3,607 km
2,242 mi / 1,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RUH SXV
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Salem Airport
IATA Code RUH SXV
ICAO Code OERK VOSM
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia India
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,008 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 11.780000, 78.070000

Riyadh (RUH) to Salem Airport (SXV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Salem Airport (SXV) in Salem Airport, India is 3,607 kilometers (2,242 miles / 1,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:24 in Riyadh, it's 12:54 in Salem Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,041 feet between the two airports. Salem Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Salem Airport (SXV) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Salem Airport (SXV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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