JEK
Lower Zambezi National Park
Zambia
4,879 km
3,032 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,879 km
3,032 mi / 2,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JEK RUH
Airport Name Jeki Airstrip King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code JEK RUH
ICAO Code FLJK OERK
City Lower Zambezi National Park Riyadh
Country Zambia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,462 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -15.630000, 29.600000 24.960000, 46.700000

Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jeki Airstrip (JEK) in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,879 kilometers (3,032 miles / 2,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Zambia with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:40 in Lower Zambezi National Park, it's 06:40 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,413 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Jeki Airstrip.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) follows a heading of 204° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jeki Airstrip (JEK) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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