RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
3,342 km
2,077 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
3,342 km
2,077 mi / 1,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH UKA
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code RUH UKA
ICAO Code OERK HKUK
City Riyadh Ukunda
Country Saudi Arabia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,049 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Riyadh (RUH) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 3,342 kilometers (2,077 miles / 1,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:10 in Riyadh, it's 06:10 in Ukunda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,951 feet between the two airports. Ukunda Airstrip sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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