RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,841 km
3,629 miles
UKX
Ust-Kut
Russia
Distance
5,841 km
3,629 mi / 3,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH UKX
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Ust-Kut Airport
IATA Code RUH UKX
ICAO Code OERK UITT
City Riyadh Ust-Kut
Country Saudi Arabia Russia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Irkutsk
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,188 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 56.860000, 105.730000

Riyadh (RUH) to Ust-Kut (UKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Ust-Kut Airport (UKX) in Ust-Kut, Russia is 5,841 kilometers (3,629 miles / 3,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:24 in Riyadh, it's 17:24 in Ust-Kut. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ust-Kut (UKX) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Ust-Kut Airport (UKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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