Driving from Riyadh to Jizan
Jizan lies 969 km (602 mi) south-west of Riyadh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 14 h 47 min without stops, over roughly 1,183 km (735 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Riyadh | Jizan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 4.2 million | 105,198 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
Where to book car hire from Riyadh to Jizan
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Staying in Jizan
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Common questions
How far is Jizan from Riyadh?
969 km (602 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Riyadh; by road roughly 1,183 km (735 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Jizan by car?
About 14 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Jizan?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
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.