KTY
Kalutara
Sri Lanka
4,088 km
2,540 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,088 km
2,540 mi / 2,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTY RUH
Airport Name Katukurunda Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KTY RUH
ICAO Code VCCN OERK
City Kalutara Riyadh
Country Sri Lanka Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 10 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 6.550000, 79.980000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kalutara (KTY) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Katukurunda Airport (KTY) in Kalutara, Sri Lanka to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,088 kilometers (2,540 miles / 2,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:41 in Kalutara, it's 15:11 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,039 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Katukurunda Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kalutara (KTY) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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