ORK
Cork
Ireland
5,486 km
3,409 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,486 km
3,409 mi / 2,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

ORK RUH
Airport Name Cork Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ORK RUH
ICAO Code EICK OERK
City Cork Riyadh
Country Ireland Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 502 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 51.840000, -8.490000 24.960000, 46.700000

Cork (ORK) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cork Airport (ORK) in Cork, Ireland to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,486 kilometers (3,409 miles / 2,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:18 in Cork, it's 06:18 in Riyadh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,547 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Cork Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Cork (ORK) follows a heading of 318° (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 Cork Airport (ORK) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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