JIN
Jinja
Uganda
3,088 km
1,919 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,088 km
1,919 mi / 1,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JIN RUH
Airport Name Jinja Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code JIN RUH
ICAO Code HUJI OERK
City Jinja Riyadh
Country Uganda Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,855 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 0.450000, 33.200000 24.960000, 46.700000

Jinja (JIN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,088 kilometers (1,919 miles / 1,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Uganda 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 01:12 in Jinja, it's 01:12 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,806 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Jinja Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Jinja (JIN) follows a heading of 210° (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 Jinja Airport (JIN) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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