Saudi Arabia to Jordan Β· 785 miles (1,264 km)

Riyadh (RUH) to Aqaba (AQJ) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Aqaba (AQJ): Royal Jordanian. The two airports are 785 miles (1,264 km) apart. Royal Jordanian is in oneworld. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Amman and Cairo.

Airlines flying nonstop from RUH to AQJ

  • Royal Jordanian logo
    Royal Jordanianoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book RUH to AQJ with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

RUH to AQJ with one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian the whole way
    Royal Jordanian logo
    Saudia logo
    Flynas logo
    Royal Jordanian logo
    Turkish Airlines logo
  • Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir, Saudia and 7 more, then Royal Jordanian
    EgyptAir logo
    Saudia logo
    Flynas logo
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    Royal Jordanian logo

RUH to AQJ: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from RUH to AQJ?

Royal Jordanian (oneworld) flies nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Aqaba (AQJ).

How far is Riyadh from Aqaba by plane?

Riyadh (RUH) and Aqaba (AQJ) are 785 miles (1,264 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book RUH to AQJ award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does RUH to AQJ cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for RUH to AQJ with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Riyadh and Aqaba?

The most direct connections are through Amman (AMM) and Cairo (CAI). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Royal Jordanian through Amman.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.