RIS
Rishiri
Japan
8,400 km
5,219 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
8,400 km
5,219 mi / 4,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RIS RUH
Airport Name Rishiri Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RIS RUH
ICAO Code RJER OERK
City Rishiri Riyadh
Country Japan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 112 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 45.240000, 141.190000 24.960000, 46.700000

Rishiri (RIS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rishiri Airport (RIS) in Rishiri, Japan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 8,400 kilometers (5,219 miles / 4,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:48 in Rishiri, it's 00:48 in Riyadh. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,937 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Rishiri Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Rishiri (RIS) follows a heading of 46° (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 Rishiri Airport (RIS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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