KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
3,544 km
2,202 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,544 km
2,202 mi / 1,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KRE RUH
Airport Name Kirundo Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KRE RUH
ICAO Code HBBO OERK
City Kirundo Riyadh
Country Burundi Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,511 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -2.540000, 30.090000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kirundo (KRE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,544 kilometers (2,202 miles / 1,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Burundi 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 03:04 in Kirundo, it's 04:04 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,462 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Kirundo Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kirundo (KRE) follows a heading of 213° (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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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