RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,095 km
2,545 miles
ZJI
Locarno Airport
Switzerland
Distance
4,095 km
2,545 mi / 2,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH ZJI
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Locarno Airport
IATA Code RUH ZJI
ICAO Code OERK LSZL
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Zurich
Elevation 2,049 ft 650 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 46.160000, 8.880000

Riyadh (RUH) to Locarno Airport (ZJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Locarno Airport (ZJI) in Locarno Airport, Switzerland is 4,095 kilometers (2,545 miles / 2,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Switzerland. 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 09:43 in Riyadh, it's 07:43 in Locarno Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,399 feet between the two airports. Locarno Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Locarno Airport (ZJI) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). 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 Locarno Airport (ZJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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