KIR
Killarney
Ireland
5,563 km
3,456 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,563 km
3,456 mi / 3,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
100°
east

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KIR RUH
Airport Name Kerry Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KIR RUH
ICAO Code EIKY OERK
City Killarney Riyadh
Country Ireland Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 112 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 52.180000, -9.520000 24.960000, 46.700000

Killarney (KIR) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kerry Airport (KIR) in Killarney, Ireland to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,563 kilometers (3,456 miles / 3,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:13 in Killarney, it's 04:13 in Riyadh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,937 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kerry Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Killarney (KIR) follows a heading of 318° (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 Kerry Airport (KIR) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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