ISB to RUH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 2,699 km (1,677 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 50m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (RUH to ISB).
How far is it from Attock to Riyadh?
The great-circle distance between Islamabad International Airport (ISB) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 2,699 km (1,677 mi, 1,458 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 ISB to RUH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RUH is roughly west of ISB.
How is the ISB to RUH route written in code?
The pair is written ISB-RUH in IATA codes and OPIS-OERK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Islamabad International Airport is ISB (OPIS), King Khalid International Airport is RUH (OERK).
| ISB | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Islamabad International Airport | King Khalid International Airport |
| ICAO code | OPIS | OERK |
| Country | Pakistan | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 1,761 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Rank by connections | #276 | #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 288 ft (88 m) higher than ISB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ISB to RUH
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL | Shaheen Air International | SAI | Shaheen Air | Active |
| PK | Pakistan International Airlines | PIA | Pakistan | 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 Attock from Riyadh?
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are 2,699 km (1,677 mi, 1,458 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ISB to RUH?
A typical nonstop flight between ISB and RUH takes about 3h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RUH from ISB?
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) lies roughly west of Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
Which airlines fly ISB to RUH?
3 airlines appear on the ISB-RUH route in the open dataset, including Shaheen Air International, Pakistan International Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines.
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