FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
4,696 km
2,918 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,696 km
2,918 mi / 2,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
44°
northeast

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FIH RUH
Airport Name Ndjili International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code FIH RUH
ICAO Code FZAA OERK
City Kinshasa Riyadh
Country DR Congo Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,027 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -4.390000, 15.440000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kinshasa (FIH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,696 kilometers (2,918 miles / 2,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 DR Congo with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:50 in Kinshasa, it's 19:50 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,022 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Ndjili International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kinshasa (FIH) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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