KUS
Kulusuk
Greenland
7,214 km
4,483 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
7,214 km
4,483 mi / 3,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Nuuk
Heading
85°
east

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KUS RUH
Airport Name Kulusuk Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KUS RUH
ICAO Code BGKK OERK
City Kulusuk Riyadh
Country Greenland Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Nuuk Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 117 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -37.120000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kulusuk (KUS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kulusuk Airport (KUS) in Kulusuk, Greenland to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 7,214 kilometers (4,483 miles / 3,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:21 in Kulusuk, it's 14:21 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 1,932 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kulusuk Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kulusuk (KUS) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Kulusuk Airport (KUS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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