AKA
Ankang
China
6,039 km
3,752 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,039 km
3,752 mi / 3,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
279°
west

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AKA RUH
Airport Name Ankang Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AKA RUH
ICAO Code ZLAK OERK
City Ankang Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 0 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 32.710000, 108.930000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ankang (AKA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ankang Airport (AKA) in Ankang, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,039 kilometers (3,752 miles / 3,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 China with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:33 in Ankang, it's 23:33 in Riyadh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,049 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Ankang Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ankang (AKA) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Ankang Airport (AKA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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