RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
454 km
282 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
454 km
282 mi / 245 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH XIJ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code RUH XIJ
ICAO Code OERK OKAJ
City Riyadh Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Saudi Arabia Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 2,049 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 28.930000, 47.790000

Riyadh (RUH) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 454 kilometers (282 miles / 245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:03 in Riyadh, it's 09:03 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,640 feet between the two airports. Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). 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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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