BWH
Butterworth
Malaysia
6,108 km
3,795 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,108 km
3,795 mi / 3,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
297°
west northwest

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BWH RUH
Airport Name Butterworth Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BWH RUH
ICAO Code WMKB OERK
City Butterworth Riyadh
Country Malaysia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 11 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 5.470000, 100.390000 24.960000, 46.700000

Butterworth (BWH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butterworth Airport (BWH) in Butterworth, Malaysia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,108 kilometers (3,795 miles / 3,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Malaysia with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:34 in Butterworth, it's 12:34 in Riyadh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,038 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Butterworth Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Butterworth (BWH) follows a heading of 101° (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 Butterworth Airport (BWH) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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