# Distance from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 5,405 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,405 km / 3,359 mi / 2,919 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 287° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 86° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Thailand) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 05:34 in Chiang Mai, it's 01:34 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,013 ft (RUH is higher than CNX)

## Airports

### [Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cnx-chiang-mai-chiang-mai-international-airport/1ef266df-f525-689e-9326-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chiang Mai, Thailand
- ICAO: VTCC
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates: 18.770000, 98.960000
- Elevation: 1,036 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 05:34 in Chiang Mai, it's 01:34 in Riyadh.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cnx-chiang-mai-chiang-mai-international-airport/1ef266df-f525-689e-9326-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)