JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
1,537 km
955 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,537 km
955 mi / 830 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Djibouti
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JIB RUH
Airport Name Djibouti-Ambouli Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code JIB RUH
ICAO Code HDAM OERK
City Djibouti City Riyadh
Country Djibouti Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Djibouti Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 49 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 11.550000, 43.160000 24.960000, 46.700000

Djibouti City (JIB) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,537 kilometers (955 miles / 830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Djibouti 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 05:20 in Djibouti City, it's 05:20 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,000 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Djibouti-Ambouli Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Djibouti City (JIB) follows a heading of 195° (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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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