KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
7,146 km
4,440 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
7,146 km
4,440 mi / 3,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
287°
west northwest

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KNH RUH
Airport Name Kinmen Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KNH RUH
ICAO Code RCBS OERK
City Shang-I Riyadh
Country Taiwan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Taipei Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 93 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 118.360000 24.960000, 46.700000

Shang-I (KNH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 7,146 kilometers (4,440 miles / 3,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:44 in Shang-I, it's 08:44 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 1,956 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kinmen Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Shang-I (KNH) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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