RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,807 km
3,608 miles
URT
Surat Thani
Thailand
Distance
5,807 km
3,608 mi / 3,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
98°
east

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RUH URT
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Surat Thani Airport
IATA Code RUH URT
ICAO Code OERK VTSB
City Riyadh Surat Thani
Country Saudi Arabia Thailand
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 2,049 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 9.130000, 99.140000

Riyadh (RUH) to Surat Thani (URT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Surat Thani Airport (URT) in Surat Thani, Thailand is 5,807 kilometers (3,608 miles / 3,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Thailand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:08 in Riyadh, it's 00:08 in Surat Thani. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,029 feet between the two airports. Surat Thani Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Surat Thani (URT) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 295° (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 Surat Thani Airport (URT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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