RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,082 km
2,536 miles
TRR
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Distance
4,082 km
2,536 mi / 2,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RUH TRR
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport China-Bay Airport
IATA Code RUH TRR
ICAO Code OERK VCCT
City Riyadh Trincomalee
Country Saudi Arabia Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Colombo
Elevation 2,049 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 8.540000, 81.180000

Riyadh (RUH) to Trincomalee (TRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to China-Bay Airport (TRR) in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is 4,082 kilometers (2,536 miles / 2,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:11 in Riyadh, it's 13:41 in Trincomalee.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,043 feet between the two airports. China-Bay Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Trincomalee (TRR) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and China-Bay Airport (TRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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