JIC
Jinchang
China
5,389 km
3,349 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,389 km
3,349 mi / 2,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
271°
west

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JIC RUH
Airport Name Jinchuan Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code JIC RUH
ICAO Code ZLJC OERK
City Jinchang Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,740 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 38.540000, 102.350000 24.960000, 46.700000

Jinchang (JIC) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,389 kilometers (3,349 miles / 2,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 23:12 in Jinchang, it's 18:12 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 2,691 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Jinchuan Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Jinchang (JIC) 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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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