Khobar to Madinah flights
Madinah lies 1,083 km (673 mi) west of Khobar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Khobar | Madinah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 165,799 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 603 m (1,978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | BAH, 43 km out | MED, 13 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Khobar
Khobar is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bahrain International Airport (BAH), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 12,979-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King Fahd International Airport (DMM, 46 km).
Arriving in Madinah
Madinah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 14,222-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport | MED | 13 km (8 mi) | 14,222 ft | 2,151 ft |
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Staying in Madinah
Our booking partner lists 273 places to stay in Madinah. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (8), and 8 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 4,006 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Madinah from Khobar?
1,083 km (673 mi) in a straight line, west of Khobar.
How long does it take to get from Khobar to Madinah by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Khobar and Madinah?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
Which airports are used for Khobar to Madinah flights?
Typically Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).
Where can I stay in Madinah?
Our booking partner lists 273 places to stay in Madinah, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.