BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
7,479 km
4,647 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
7,479 km
4,647 mi / 4,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BTU RUH
Airport Name Bintulu Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BTU RUH
ICAO Code WBGB OERK
City Bintulu Riyadh
Country Malaysia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kuching Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 74 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 24.960000, 46.700000

Bintulu (BTU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 7,479 kilometers (4,647 miles / 4,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:29 in Bintulu, it's 12:29 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 1,975 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Bintulu Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bintulu Airport (BTU) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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