Riyadh to Hurghada flights
Hurghada lies 1,321 km (821 mi) 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 27 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 | Hurghada | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Egypt |
| Population | 4.2 million | 207,132 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | RUH, 30 km out | HRG, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Hurghada
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 Hurghada
Hurghada is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hurghada International Airport (HRG), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurghada International Airport | HRG | 9 km (6 mi) | 13,171 ft | 32 ft |
| Sharm El Sheikh International Airport | SSH | 98 km (61 mi) | 10,108 ft | 191 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Hurghada from Riyadh?
1,321 km (821 mi) in a straight line, west of Riyadh.
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Hurghada by air?
About 2 h 27 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 Hurghada?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Riyadh to Hurghada flights?
Typically King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG); Hurghada also has SSH.
What currency do I need in Hurghada?
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.