Distance From King Khaled International Airport to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport, RUH - SKG Distance

The distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) is 1739 miles or 2799 kilometers or 1510 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 Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia ) to Thessaloniki ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyadh and Thessaloniki takes around 3 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport, Thessaloniki, Greece is 3 hours 59 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 • RUH - SKG

Kilometers		2799 km
Statute Miles		1739 miles
Nautical Miles		1510 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 59 minutes

King Khaled International Airport to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport Flight Route Map - RUH to SKG Flight Path

Location of King Khaled International Airport & Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Riyadh to Thessaloniki nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Thessaloniki, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUH - SKG

Time difference between Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Thessaloniki (Greece) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-08-08, 13:11:51 +03
Thessaloniki (Greece)	2026-08-08, 13:11:51 EEST

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

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

Destination

Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG / LGTS) Thessaloniki, Greece