AHB to RUH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Abha International Airport (AHB) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 856 km (532 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 35m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (RUH to AHB).
How far is it from Abha to Riyadh?
The great-circle distance between Abha International Airport (AHB) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 856 km (532 mi, 462 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AHB to RUH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RUH is roughly northeast of AHB.
How is the AHB to RUH route written in code?
The pair is written AHB-RUH in IATA codes and OEAB-OERK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Abha International Airport is AHB (OEAB), King Khalid International Airport is RUH (OERK).
| AHB | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Abha International Airport | King Khalid International Airport |
| ICAO code | OEAB | OERK |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 6,858 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Rank by connections | #728 | #111 |
Both ICAO codes start with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
RUH sits 4,809 ft (1,466 m) lower than AHB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AHB to RUH
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV | Saudi Arabian Airlines | SVA | Saudia | Active |
| XY | Nas Air | KNE | Nas Express | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Abha from Riyadh?
Abha International Airport (AHB) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are 856 km (532 mi, 462 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AHB to RUH?
A typical nonstop flight between AHB and RUH takes about 1h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RUH from AHB?
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) lies roughly northeast of Abha International Airport (AHB).
Which airlines fly AHB to RUH?
2 airlines appear on the AHB-RUH route in the open dataset, including Saudi Arabian Airlines, Nas Air.
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