KRT to RUH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Khartoum International Airport (KRT) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 1,804 km (1,121 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (RUH to KRT).
How far is it from Khartoum to Riyadh?
The great-circle distance between Khartoum International Airport (KRT) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 1,804 km (1,121 mi, 974 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 KRT 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 northeast of KRT.
How is the KRT to RUH route written in code?
The pair is written KRT-RUH in IATA codes and HSSK-OERK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Khartoum International Airport is KRT (HSSK), King Khalid International Airport is RUH (OERK).
| KRT | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Khartoum International Airport | King Khalid International Airport |
| ICAO code | HSSK | OERK |
| Country | Sudan | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 1,265 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Rank by connections | #371 | #111 |
HSSK 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 784 ft (239 m) higher than KRT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KRT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD | Sudan Airways | SUD | Sudanair | 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 Khartoum from Riyadh?
Khartoum International Airport (KRT) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are 1,804 km (1,121 mi, 974 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KRT to RUH?
A typical nonstop flight between KRT and RUH takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RUH from KRT?
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) lies roughly northeast of Khartoum International Airport (KRT).
Which airlines fly KRT to RUH?
3 airlines appear on the KRT-RUH route in the open dataset, including Sudan Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Nas Air.
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