# Distance from Nekemte (NEK) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 2,067 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,067 km / 1,285 mi / 1,116 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 30° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 213° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Ethiopia) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 01:49 in Nekemte, it's 01:49 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,451 ft (RUH is lower than NEK)

## Airports

### [Nekemte Airport (NEK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nek-nekemte-nekemte-airport/1ef266de-ea61-6d00-9efa-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nekemte, Ethiopia
- ICAO: HANK
- Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Coordinates: 9.050000, 36.600000
- Elevation: 6,500 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Nekemte Airport (NEK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nek-nekemte-nekemte-airport/1ef266de-ea61-6d00-9efa-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)