HBE to RUH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Alexandria International Airport (HBE) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 1,795 km (1,115 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (RUH to HBE).
How far is it from Alexandria to Riyadh?
The great-circle distance between Alexandria International Airport (HBE) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 1,795 km (1,115 mi, 969 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 HBE to RUH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RUH is roughly east of HBE.
How is the HBE to RUH route written in code?
The pair is written HBE-RUH in IATA codes and HEAX-OERK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Alexandria International Airport is HBE (HEAX), King Khalid International Airport is RUH (OERK).
| HBE | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Alexandria International Airport | King Khalid International Airport |
| ICAO code | HEAX | OERK |
| Country | Egypt | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 171 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Rank by connections | #370 | #111 |
HEAX starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; OERK starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
RUH sits 1,878 ft (572 m) higher than HBE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HBE to RUH
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E5 | Air Arabia Egypt | RBG | - | Active |
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | Active |
| 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 Alexandria from Riyadh?
Alexandria International Airport (HBE) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are 1,795 km (1,115 mi, 969 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HBE to RUH?
A typical nonstop flight between HBE and RUH takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RUH from HBE?
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) lies roughly east of Alexandria International Airport (HBE).
Which airlines fly HBE to RUH?
4 airlines appear on the HBE-RUH route in the open dataset, including Air Arabia Egypt, Egyptair, Saudi Arabian Airlines.
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