KHG
Kashgar
China
3,177 km
1,974 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,177 km
1,974 mi / 1,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KHG RUH
Airport Name Kashgar Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KHG RUH
ICAO Code ZWSH OERK
City Kashgar Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,529 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 39.540000, 76.020000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kashgar (KHG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kashgar Airport (KHG) in Kashgar, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,177 kilometers (1,974 miles / 1,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 China with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:21 in Kashgar, it's 09:21 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 2,480 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Kashgar Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kashgar (KHG) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.