# Distance from Shakhtersk (EKS) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 8,306 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,306 km / 5,161 mi / 4,485 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 291° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 42° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 00:48 in Shakhtersk, it's 17:48 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,999 ft (RUH is higher than EKS)

## Airports

### [Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/eks-shakhtersk-shakhtyorsk-airport/1ef266df-e621-6442-977d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shakhtersk, Russia
- ICAO: UHSK
- Timezone: Asia/Vladivostok
- Coordinates: 49.190000, 142.080000
- Elevation: 50 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 00:48 in Shakhtersk, it's 17:48 in Riyadh.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/eks-shakhtersk-shakhtyorsk-airport/1ef266df-e621-6442-977d-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)