PLX
Semey
Kazakhstan
4,023 km
2,500 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,023 km
2,500 mi / 2,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PLX RUH
Airport Name Semey International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PLX RUH
ICAO Code UASS OERK
City Semey Riyadh
Country Kazakhstan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Almaty Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 759 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 50.350000, 80.230000 24.960000, 46.700000

Semey (PLX) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Semey International Airport (PLX) in Semey, Kazakhstan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,023 kilometers (2,500 miles / 2,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:31 in Semey, it's 06:31 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,290 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Semey International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Semey (PLX) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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