Riyadh to Arīsh flights
Arīsh lies 1,456 km (905 mi) north-west of Riyadh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 37 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.
| Riyadh | Arīsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Egypt |
| Population | 4.2 million | 199,243 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | RUH, 30 km out | AAC, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Arīsh
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Egypt: money changes from the Rial to the Pound (EGP); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Riyadh
Riyadh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is King Khalid International Airport (RUH), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 13,796-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Arīsh
Arīsh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is El Arish International Airport (AAC), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Arish International Airport | AAC | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,905 ft | 118 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Arīsh from Riyadh?
1,456 km (905 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Riyadh.
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Arīsh by air?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Arīsh?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Riyadh to Arīsh flights?
Typically King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to El Arish International Airport (AAC).
What currency do I need in Arīsh?
The Pound (EGP).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.