Flights to Riyadh
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Khalid International Airport | RUH | 30 km (19 mi) | 13,796 ft | 2,049 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,796 ft, RUH can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 2,049 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Riyadh
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh to Baghdad | Iraq | 988 km (614 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Riyadh to Tehran | Iran | 1,304 km (810 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Riyadh to Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 849 km (527 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Riyadh to Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 867 km (539 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Riyadh to Sanaa | Yemen | 1,070 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Riyadh to Beirut | Lebanon | 1,492 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Riyadh to Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 777 km (482 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Riyadh to Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 878 km (546 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Riyadh to Mosul | Iraq | 1,340 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Riyadh to Erbil | Iraq | 1,305 km (811 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Riyadh to Makkah | Saudi Arabia | 793 km (493 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Riyadh to Damascus | Syria | 1,409 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Riyadh to Isfahan | Iran | 1,009 km (627 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Riyadh to Karaj | Iran | 1,305 km (811 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Riyadh to Tabriz | Iran | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Riyadh to Basrah | Iraq | 656 km (407 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Riyadh to Madinah | Saudi Arabia | 719 km (447 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Riyadh to Amman | Jordan | 1,328 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Riyadh to Dammam | Saudi Arabia | 391 km (243 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Riyadh to Shiraz | Iran | 793 km (493 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Riyadh to Karbala | Iraq | 920 km (572 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Riyadh to Sadr City | Iraq | 992 km (616 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Riyadh to Shanghai | China | 7,239 km (4,498 mi) | about 10 h 2 min |
| Riyadh to Chongqing | China | 5,882 km (3,655 mi) | about 8 h 17 min |
| Riyadh to Chengdu | China | 5,626 km (3,496 mi) | about 7 h 58 min |
| Riyadh to Guangzhou | China | 6,695 km (4,160 mi) | about 9 h 20 min |
| Riyadh to Shenzhen | China | 6,794 km (4,221 mi) | about 9 h 28 min |
| Riyadh to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 6,480 km (4,026 mi) | about 9 h 3 min |
| Riyadh to Wuhan | China | 6,588 km (4,094 mi) | about 9 h 12 min |
| Riyadh to Lahore | Pakistan | 2,806 km (1,744 mi) | about 4 h 21 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Riyadh?
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is the closest large airport at 30 km (19 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is RUH from Riyadh city centre?
30 km (19 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Riyadh on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.