KNZ
Kenieba
Mali
6,199 km
3,852 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,199 km
3,852 mi / 3,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
68°
east northeast

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KNZ RUH
Airport Name Kenieba Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KNZ RUH
ICAO Code GAKA OERK
City Kenieba Riyadh
Country Mali Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Bamako Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 449 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 12.830000, -11.250000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kenieba (KNZ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenieba Airport (KNZ) in Kenieba, Mali to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,199 kilometers (3,852 miles / 3,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Mali 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 09:31 in Kenieba, it's 12:31 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 1,600 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kenieba Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kenieba (KNZ) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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