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Flight Distance from Sharjah (SHJ) to Riyadh (RUH)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
SHJOMSJ
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Sharjah International Airport
Great Circle Path
888 km552 miles • 479 NM
Destination Airport
OERKRUH
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
King Khalid International Airport
Direct Distance
888 km
552 Statute Miles
479 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
1h 33m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
80 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
269° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
1h 33m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
1h 28m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
2h 12m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates→🌐 SA
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
- City / Country: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO Code: OMSJ
- Coordinates: 25.3286°, 55.5172°
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Elevation: 111 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
- City / Country: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO Code: OERK
- Coordinates: 24.9576°, 46.6988°
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Elevation: 2049 ft
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