Riyadh to Madīnat Ḩamad flights
Madīnat Ḩamad lies 412 km (256 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 17 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.
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| Riyadh | Madīnat Ḩamad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Bahrain |
| Population | 4.2 million | 133,550 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) |
| Nearest large airport | RUH, 30 km out | BAH, 21 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Madīnat Ḩamad
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Bahrain: money changes from the Rial to the Dinar (BHD); the dialling code becomes +973; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Madīnat Ḩamad
Madīnat Ḩamad is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bahrain International Airport (BAH), 21 km (13 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, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain International Airport | BAH | 21 km (13 mi) | 12,979 ft | 6 ft |
| King Fahd International Airport | DMM | 81 km (50 mi) | 13,124 ft | 72 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Madīnat Ḩamad from Riyadh?
412 km (256 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Riyadh.
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Madīnat Ḩamad by air?
About 1 h 17 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 Madīnat Ḩamad?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Riyadh to Madīnat Ḩamad flights?
Typically King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH); Madīnat Ḩamad also has DMM.
What currency do I need in Madīnat Ḩamad?
The Dinar (BHD).
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.