RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
3,110 km
1,933 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,110 km
1,933 mi / 1,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH WIL
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code RUH WIL
ICAO Code OERK HKNW
City Riyadh Nairobi
Country Saudi Arabia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,049 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Riyadh (RUH) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,110 kilometers (1,933 miles / 1,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 17:59 in Riyadh, it's 17:59 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,487 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 19° (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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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