# Distance from Ankang (AKA) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 6,039 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,039 km / 3,752 mi / 3,261 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 279° (west)
- **Return heading**: 66° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: -5h (When it's 07:48 in Ankang, it's 02:48 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,049 ft (RUH is higher than AKA)

## Airports

### [Ankang Airport (AKA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aka-ankang-ankang-airport/1ef266e0-1eff-6c50-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ankang, China
- ICAO: ZLAK
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 32.710000, 108.930000
- Elevation: 0 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:48 in Ankang, it's 02:48 in Riyadh.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Ankang Airport (AKA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aka-ankang-ankang-airport/1ef266e0-1eff-6c50-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
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