IPH
Ipoh
Malaysia
6,222 km
3,866 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,222 km
3,866 mi / 3,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IPH RUH
Airport Name Sultan Azlan Shah Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code IPH RUH
ICAO Code WMKI OERK
City Ipoh Riyadh
Country Malaysia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 130 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 4.570000, 101.090000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ipoh (IPH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) in Ipoh, Malaysia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,222 kilometers (3,866 miles / 3,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 05:31 in Ipoh, it's 00:31 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 1,919 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Sultan Azlan Shah Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ipoh (IPH) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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