King Khalid International Airport (OERK).
King Khalid International Airport (OERK / RUH) is a commercial airport with general aviation handling serving Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at 2,049 ft elevation with a longest runway of 4,205 m (13,796 ft). The city centre is 34 km away in a straight line. No alternative airport on this site lies within 100 km.
| ICAO / IATA | OERK / RUH |
|---|---|
| Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (24.9576, 46.6988) |
| Elevation | 2,049 ft (625 m) |
| Longest runway | 15L/33R: 4,205 m / 13,796 ft, ASP |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh |
| Scheduled airline service | Yes |
| City served | Riyadh, 34 km |
| Official website | www.kkia.sa/en/Pages/default.aspx |
Which airports are near King Khalid International Airport?
No other airport covered on this site lies within 100 km of King Khalid International Airport.
Which routes are flown from King Khalid International Airport?
The routes from Riyadh with the largest private jet markets at the far end are Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi.
- Riyadh to Dubai: 469 nm, about 1h 29m, empty leg estimated at $1,300–$6,200
- Riyadh to Doha: 265 nm, about 0h 57m, empty leg estimated at $900–$4,100
- Riyadh to Abu Dhabi: 420 nm, about 1h 21m, empty leg estimated at $1,200–$5,600
- Riyadh to Jeddah: 457 nm, about 1h 27m, empty leg estimated at $1,300–$6,000
- Riyadh to Milan: 2,197 nm, about 5h 37m, empty leg estimated at $7,000–$33,700
- Riyadh to Nice: 2,239 nm, about 5h 43m, empty leg estimated at $7,200–$34,300
- Riyadh to Zurich: 2,266 nm, about 5h 47m, empty leg estimated at $7,200–$34,700
- Riyadh to Geneva: 2,332 nm, about 5h 56m, empty leg estimated at $7,400–$35,600
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
Questions about King Khalid International Airport
Can private jets use King Khalid International Airport?
Yes. King Khalid International Airport has general aviation handling alongside its airline traffic, and its 4,205 m runway takes every aircraft category on this site.
How far is King Khalid International Airport from Riyadh?
34 km in a straight line from the centre of Riyadh, using OurAirports and Wikidata coordinates. Road time depends on traffic.
What is the nearest alternative to King Khalid International Airport?
No alternative on this site lies within 100 km; the operator will name one in the flight plan.
What documents do I need?
A passport for international flights and government photo ID for domestic flights. Visa rules are the same as for airline travel.
Sources
- OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). Airport codes, coordinates, elevation and runway lengths.
- Wikidata (CC0), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). City-centre coordinates used for airport-to-city distances.
Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.
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