JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
7,905 km
4,912 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
7,905 km
4,912 mi / 4,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Nuuk
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JHS RUH
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code JHS RUH
ICAO Code BGSS OERK
City Sisimiut Riyadh
Country Greenland Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Nuuk Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 33 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 24.960000, 46.700000

Sisimiut (JHS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 7,905 kilometers (4,912 miles / 4,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:49 in Sisimiut, it's 06:49 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 2,016 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Sisimiut Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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