RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
1,491 km
926 miles
ZAH
Zahedan
Iran
Distance
1,491 km
926 mi / 805 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
67°
east northeast

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RUH ZAH
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Zahedan International Airport
IATA Code RUH ZAH
ICAO Code OERK OIZH
City Riyadh Zahedan
Country Saudi Arabia Iran
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,049 ft 4,564 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 29.480000, 60.910000

Riyadh (RUH) to Zahedan (ZAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) in Zahedan, Iran is 1,491 kilometers (926 miles / 805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:48 in Riyadh, it's 10:18 in Zahedan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,515 feet between the two airports. Zahedan International Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Zahedan (ZAH) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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