United Arab Emirates
Saudi ArabiaAbu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH) shipping route.
845 km by air, about 1 h 48 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Riyadh (RUH)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Abu Dhabi (AUH)AirRiyadh (RUH)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 845 km (525 mi) |
| Straight line | 805 km |
| Flight time | 1 h 48 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Zayed International Airport to King Khalid International Airport is 845 km (456 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 805 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 1 h 48 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a short route like this one, trucking under an air waybill (road feeder service) is common, and the cargo may never board a plane. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for AUH to RUH this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Abu Dhabi to Riyadh saves money. The shipment crosses from the United Arab Emirates into Saudi Arabia, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Abu Dhabi (AUH) in this directory, Riyadh (RUH) is the 2nd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Abu Dhabi: Doha (337 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH)?
845 km along the flight path (805 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH)?
About 1 h 48 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.