Riyadh to Bāneh flights
Bāneh lies 1,260 km (783 mi) north of Riyadh, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 22 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 | Bāneh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Iran |
| Population | 4.2 million | 110,218 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 1,525 m (5,003 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | RUH, 30 km out | ISU, 71 km out |
Clocks in Bāneh are 30 min ahead of Riyadh right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands 2 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bāneh
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Iran: money changes from the Rial to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Bāneh
Bāneh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jalal Talabani International Airport (ISU), 71 km (44 mi) from the centre, whose 11,481-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalal Talabani International Airport (regional) | ISU | 71 km (44 mi) | 11,481 ft | 2,494 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bāneh from Riyadh?
1,260 km (783 mi) in a straight line, north of Riyadh.
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Bāneh by air?
About 2 h 22 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 Bāneh?
Bāneh is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Riyadh).
Which airports are used for Riyadh to Bāneh flights?
Typically King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Jalal Talabani International Airport (ISU).
What currency do I need in Bāneh?
The Rial (IRR).
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.