CCJ to RUH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 3,442 km (2,139 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 50m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (RUH to CCJ).
How far is it from Calicut to Riyadh?
The great-circle distance between Calicut International Airport (CCJ) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 3,442 km (2,139 mi, 1,859 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 CCJ to RUH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RUH is roughly northwest of CCJ.
How is the CCJ to RUH route written in code?
The pair is written CCJ-RUH in IATA codes and VOCL-OERK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Calicut International Airport is CCJ (VOCL), King Khalid International Airport is RUH (OERK).
| CCJ | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Calicut International Airport | King Khalid International Airport |
| ICAO code | VOCL | OERK |
| Country | India | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 342 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Rank by connections | #457 | #111 |
VOCL starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; OERK starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
RUH sits 1,707 ft (520 m) higher than CCJ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CCJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | Air India Limited | AIC | Airindia | Active |
| SV | Saudi Arabian Airlines | SVA | Saudia | 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 Calicut from Riyadh?
Calicut International Airport (CCJ) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are 3,442 km (2,139 mi, 1,859 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CCJ to RUH?
A typical nonstop flight between CCJ and RUH takes about 4h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RUH from CCJ?
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) lies roughly northwest of Calicut International Airport (CCJ).
Which airlines fly CCJ to RUH?
2 airlines appear on the CCJ-RUH route in the open dataset, including Air India Limited, Saudi Arabian Airlines.
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