IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
3,367 km
2,092 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,367 km
2,092 mi / 1,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Bishkek
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IKU RUH
Airport Name Issyk-Kul International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code IKU RUH
ICAO Code UCFL OERK
City Tamchy Riyadh
Country Kyrgyzstan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Bishkek Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,426 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 42.590000, 76.710000 24.960000, 46.700000

Tamchy (IKU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,367 kilometers (2,092 miles / 1,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kyrgyzstan with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:04 in Tamchy, it's 07:04 in Riyadh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,377 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Issyk-Kul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Tamchy (IKU) follows a heading of 47° (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 Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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