HKT
Phuket
Thailand
5,773 km
3,587 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,773 km
3,587 mi / 3,117 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
295°
west northwest

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HKT RUH
Airport Name Phuket International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HKT RUH
ICAO Code VTSP OERK
City Phuket Riyadh
Country Thailand Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 82 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 8.110000, 98.320000 24.960000, 46.700000

Phuket (HKT) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Phuket, Thailand to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,773 kilometers (3,587 miles / 3,117 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:33 in Phuket, it's 20:33 in Riyadh. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,967 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Phuket International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Phuket (HKT) follows a heading of 100° (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 Phuket International Airport (HKT) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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