INC
Yinchuan
China
5,742 km
3,568 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,742 km
3,568 mi / 3,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
273°
west

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INC RUH
Airport Name Yinchuan Hedong International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code INC RUH
ICAO Code ZLIC OERK
City Yinchuan Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,743 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 38.320000, 106.390000 24.960000, 46.700000

Yinchuan (INC) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC) in Yinchuan, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,742 kilometers (3,568 miles / 3,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 03:12 in Yinchuan, it's 22:12 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 1,694 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Yinchuan Hedong International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Yinchuan (INC) follows a heading of 60° (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 Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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