Riyadh to Khobar flights
Khobar lies 392 km (244 mi) north-east of Riyadh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 15 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 | Khobar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 4.2 million | 165,799 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | RUH, 30 km out | BAH, 43 km out |
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 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain International Airport | BAH | 43 km (27 mi) | 12,979 ft | 6 ft |
| King Fahd International Airport | DMM | 46 km (29 mi) | 13,124 ft | 72 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Khobar from Riyadh?
392 km (244 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Riyadh.
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Khobar by air?
About 1 h 15 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 Khobar?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
Which airports are used for Riyadh to Khobar flights?
Typically King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH); Khobar also has DMM.
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.