Airport Comparison
| BKS | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport | King Khaled International Airport |
| IATA Code | BKS | RUH |
| ICAO Code | WIPL | OERK |
| City | Bengkulu-Sumatra Island | Riyadh |
| Country | Indonesia | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.860000, 102.340000 | 24.960000, 46.700000 |
Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,803 kilometers (4,227 miles / 3,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.
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.
This is an international route connecting Indonesia with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:31 in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, it's 07:31 in Riyadh. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,999 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport.
The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.