RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,779 km
2,970 miles
UAR
Bouarfa
Morocco
Distance
4,779 km
2,970 mi / 2,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
292°
west northwest

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RUH UAR
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Bouarfa Airport
IATA Code RUH UAR
ICAO Code OERK GMFB
City Riyadh Bouarfa
Country Saudi Arabia Morocco
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 2,049 ft 3,630 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 32.510000, -1.980000

Riyadh (RUH) to Bouarfa (UAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Bouarfa Airport (UAR) in Bouarfa, Morocco is 4,779 kilometers (2,970 miles / 2,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Morocco. 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 01:03 in Riyadh, it's 23:03 in Bouarfa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,581 feet between the two airports. Bouarfa Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Bouarfa (UAR) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Bouarfa Airport (UAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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