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Flight Distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Riyadh (RUH)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
ZRHLSZH
Zurich, Switzerland
Zürich Airport
Great Circle Path
4,174 km2,594 miles • 2,254 NM
Destination Airport
OERKRUH
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
King Khalid International Airport
Direct Distance
4,174 km
2,594 Statute Miles
2,254 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
5h 25m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
376 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
113° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
5h 25m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
5h 2m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
8h 32m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇨🇭 Switzerland→🌐 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
Zürich Airport (ZRH)
- City / Country: Zurich, Switzerland
- ICAO Code: LSZH
- Coordinates: 47.4581°, 8.5481°
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Elevation: 1417 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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