RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
1,621 km
1,007 miles
UVL
El Kharga Airport
Egypt
Distance
1,621 km
1,007 mi / 875 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH UVL
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport El Kharga Airport
IATA Code RUH UVL
ICAO Code OERK HEKG
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Egypt
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Cairo
Elevation 2,049 ft 192 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 25.470000, 30.590000

Riyadh (RUH) to El Kharga Airport (UVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to El Kharga Airport (UVL) in El Kharga Airport, Egypt is 1,621 kilometers (1,007 miles / 875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Egypt. 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 03:17 in Riyadh, it's 02:17 in El Kharga Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,857 feet between the two airports. El Kharga Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from El Kharga Airport (UVL) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 89° (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 El Kharga Airport (UVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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