# Distance from Jinchang (JIC) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 5,389 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,389 km / 3,349 mi / 2,910 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 271° (west)
- **Return heading**: 60° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: -5h (When it's 02:42 in Jinchang, it's 21:42 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,691 ft (RUH is lower than JIC)

## Airports

### [Jinchuan Airport (JIC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jic-jinchang-jinchuan-airport/1ef266e0-1f1a-68a2-82bc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Jinchang, China
- ICAO: ZLJC
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 38.540000, 102.350000
- Elevation: 4,740 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 02:42 in Jinchang, it's 21:42 in Riyadh.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Jinchuan Airport (JIC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jic-jinchang-jinchuan-airport/1ef266e0-1f1a-68a2-82bc-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)