# Distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Van (VAN)

> 1,535 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,535 km / 954 mi / 829 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 349° (north)
- **Return heading**: 167° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Saudi Arabia) → Turkey
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 10:34 in Riyadh, it's 10:34 in Van)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,431 ft (VAN is higher than RUH)

## Airports

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

### [Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/van-van-van-ferit-melen-airport/1ef266df-5906-6c88-ae5c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Van, Turkey
- ICAO: LTCI
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 38.470000, 43.330000
- Elevation: 5,480 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/van-van-van-ferit-melen-airport/1ef266df-5906-6c88-ae5c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)