Saudi Founding Day
Fly-In OERK - 22 FEB 24
1727 marked the birth of the Saudi state, and today, we celebrate its legacy!
Join us for a special fly-in event to Riyadh (OERK) as we honor Saudi Founding Day with the community. Whether you’re flying from a nearby city or across the globe, let’s make Riyadh’s airspace come alive!
It is a national occasion to commemorate the founding of the Saudi State by Imam Muhammad bin Saud started three centuries ago, as the Imam established a political entity that achieved unity, stability, and prosperity. On that day (February 22, 1727), Diriyah became the capital of the first Saudi State.
Airport: OERK - King Khalid International Airport
Time:2025-02-22T13:00:00Z→2025-02-22T19:00:00Z
Server: Expert
VA | From | Aircraft | Departure | Arrival |
---|---|---|---|---|
⭐ @QatariVirtual | Doha (OTHH) | Qatari B77W | 1200Z | 1300Z |
@LuftyVirtual | Frankfurt (EDDF) | Lufthansa A340-600 | 1100Z | 1630Z |
@VietnamAirlinesVA | Jeddah (OEJN) | Saudia A333 | 1530Z | 1640Z |
@RoyalJordanianVA | Amman (OJAI) | Royal Jordanian B788 | 1500Z | 1700Z |
@IndianVirtual | Hyderabad (VOHS) | Air India Express B38M | 1200Z | 1700Z |
⭐ @QatariVirtual | Doha (OTHH) | Qatari B77W | 1700Z | 1800Z |
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Below are some recommended routes for your fly-in to Riyadh. Each selected flight features a livery available in Infinite Flight, ensuring a realistic experience. However, you are welcome to fly from any airport of your choice.
Domestic Arrivals
From | Airline | Aircraft | Flight Time |
---|---|---|---|
Dammam (OEDF) | Saudia | Airbus A330-300 | 0:43 |
Madinah (OEMA) | Saudia | Airbus A330-300 | 1:09 |
Jeddah (OEJN) | Saudia | Boeing 777-300ER | 1:15 |
Jeddah (OEJN) | Saudia | Boeing 787-9 | 1:15 |
Jeddah (OEJN) | Saudia | Airbus A330-300 | 1:15 |
Neom (OENN) | Saudia | Airbus A330-300 | 1:44 |
International Arrival (< 5 hrs flight time)
From | Airline | Aircraft | Flight Time |
---|---|---|---|
Dammam (OEDF) | Lufthansa | Airbus A340-600 | 0:46 |
Bahrain (OBBI) | Gulf Air | Airbus A321 | 0:55 |
Kuwait (OKKK) | Jazeera Airways | Airbus A320-200 | 0:56 |
Doha (OTHH) | Qatar Airways | Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9 | 1:09 |
Abu Dhabi (OMAA) | Etihad Airways | Boeing 787-9, Airbus A321 | 1:29 |
Abu Dhabi (OMAA) | Etihad Cargo | Boeing 777F | 1:29 |
Dubai (OMDB) | Emirates | Boeing 777-300ER | 1:36 |
Dubai (OMDB) | Flydubai | Boeing 737-8 MAX | 1:36 |
Dubai (OMDB) | Saudia | Airbus A330-300, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787-9 | 1:36 |
Beirut (OLBA) | Middle East Airlines | Airbus A321 | 1:59 |
Cairo (HECA) | Air Arabia | Airbus A320-200 | 2:05 |
Cairo (HECA) | Egypt Air | Boeing 737-800 | 2:05 |
Cairo (HECA) | Saudia | Boeing 777-300ER | 2:05 |
Muscat (OOMS) | Oman Air | Boeing 737-8 MAX | 2:13 |
Addis Ababa (HAAB) | Ethiopian Airlines | Boeing 737-8 MAX, Boeing 787-8, Airbus A350-900 | 2:49 |
Athens (LGAV) | Aegean Airlines | Airbus A320-200 | 3:10 |
Istanbul (LTFM) | Saudia | Airbus A330-300 | 3:30 |
Istanbul (LTFM) | Turkish Airlines | Airbus A321 | 3:30 |
Islamabad (OPIS) | Pakistan International Airlines | Boeing 777-200LR | 4:12 |
Islamabad (OPIS) | Saudia | Boeing 777-300ER | 4:12 |
Mumbai (VABB) | Air India | Airbus A320-200 | 4:17 |
Mumbai (VABB) | Akasa Air | Boeing 737-8 MAX | 4:17 |
Mumbai (VABB) | Saudia | Boeing 777-300ER | 4:17 |
Mumbai (VABB) | IndiGo | Airbus A320-200 | 4:17 |
Budapest (LHBP) | Wizz Air | Airbus A321-200 | 4:52 |
International Arrival (> 5 hrs flight time)
From | Airline | Aircraft | Flight Time |
---|---|---|---|
Warsaw (EPWA) | LOT | Boeing 737-8 MAX | 5:04 |
New Delhi (VIDP) | IndiGo | Airbus A320-200 | 5:08 |
New Delhi (VIDP) | Air India | Airbus A320-200 | 5:08 |
New Delhi (VIDP) | Saudia | Boeing 777-300ER | 5:08 |
Frankfurt (EDDF) | Lufthansa | Airbus A340-600 | 5:10 |
Hyderabad (VOHS) | Indigo | Airbus A320-200 | 5:14 |
Hyderabad (VOHS) | Air India Express | Boeing 737-8 MAX | 5:14 |
Luxembourg (ELLX) | Cargolux | Boeing 747-8 | 5:22 |
Amsterdam (EHAM) | KLM | Airbus A330-300 | 5:26 |
London (EGLL) | British Airways | Boeing 787-9, Boeing 787-9, Boeing 777-300ER | 5:49 |
London (EGLL) | Saudia | Boeing 777-300ER | 5:49 |
Hong Kong (VHHH) | Cathay Pacific | Airbus A350-900 | 9:44 |
Hong Kong (VHHH) | Saudia Cargo | Boeing 777F | 9:44 |
Manila (RPLL) | Philippine Airlines | Airbus A330-300 | 9:55 |
Manila (RPLL) | Saudia | Boeing 777-300ER | 9:55 |
Beijing (ZBAA) | Air China | Airbus A330-300 | 10:42 |
New York (KJFK) | Saudia | Boeing 777-300ER | 11:27 |
Washington (KIAD) | Saudia | Boeing 777-300ER | 11:45 |
Time (Zulu) | Ground & Tower | Approach | Center |
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1300 - 1400 | @Fahad-saudia71 | @Mohamed2030 | Available |
1400 - 1430 | Available | Available | Available |
1430 - 1500 | Available | Available | Available |
1500 - 1530 | Available | Available | Available |
15:30 - 1600 | Available | Available | Available |
1630 - 1700 | Available | Available | Available |
1730 - 1800 | Available | Available | Available |
1800 - 1830 | Available | Available | Available |
1830 - 1900 | Available | Available | Available |
📌 Expert Server Rules Apply – Please maintain professionalism at all times.
📌 Follow ATC Instructions – If ATC is present, obey all instructions promptly.
📌 Use UNICOM Properly – If ATC is unavailable, communicate your intentions clearly.
📌 Be Respectful – Avoid taxiing through aircraft, cutting in line, or excessive speed on the ground.
📌 Have FUN!
Thank you for being part of this special event!
Safe travels, and see you at OERK!