NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
2,970 km
1,845 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,970 km
1,845 mi / 1,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NYK RUH
Airport Name Nanyuki Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code NYK RUH
ICAO Code HKNY OERK
City Nanyuki Riyadh
Country Kenya Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6,250 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -0.060000, 37.040000 24.960000, 46.700000

Nanyuki (NYK) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,970 kilometers (1,845 miles / 1,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Kenya 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 09:04 in Nanyuki, it's 09:04 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,201 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Nanyuki Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Nanyuki (NYK) follows a heading of 202° (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 Nanyuki Airport (NYK) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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