JIM
Jimma
Ethiopia
2,190 km
1,361 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,190 km
1,361 mi / 1,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
27°
north northeast

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JIM RUH
Airport Name Jimma Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code JIM RUH
ICAO Code HAJM OERK
City Jimma Riyadh
Country Ethiopia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,500 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 7.670000, 36.820000 24.960000, 46.700000

Jimma (JIM) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jimma Airport (JIM) in Jimma, Ethiopia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,190 kilometers (1,361 miles / 1,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Ethiopia with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:43 in Jimma, it's 00:43 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,451 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Jimma Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Jimma (JIM) follows a heading of 210° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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