Distance From Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base to King Khaled International Airport, BGW - RUH Distance

The distance from Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 593 miles or 954 kilometers or 515 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Baghdad ( Iraq ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Baghdad and Riyadh takes around 1 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BGW - RUH

Kilometers		954 km
Statute Miles		593 miles
Nautical Miles		515 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 21 minutes

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - BGW to RUH Flight Path

Location of Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Baghdad to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Baghdad, Iraq and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BGW - RUH

Time difference between Baghdad (Iraq) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Baghdad (Iraq)	2026-05-05, 04:25:23 +03
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-05-05, 04:25:23 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW / ORBI) Baghdad, Iraq

Destination

King Khaled International Airport (RUH / OERK) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia