JGN
Jiayuguan
China
5,047 km
3,136 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,047 km
3,136 mi / 2,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
267°
west

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JGN RUH
Airport Name Jiayuguan Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code JGN RUH
ICAO Code ZLJQ OERK
City Jiayuguan Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 0 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, 98.340000 24.960000, 46.700000

Jiayuguan (JGN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,047 kilometers (3,136 miles / 2,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 13:28 in Jiayuguan, it's 08:28 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 2,049 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Jiayuguan Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Jiayuguan (JGN) follows a heading of 58° (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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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