JIR
Jiri
Nepal
3,934 km
2,445 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,934 km
2,445 mi / 2,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

JIR RUH
Airport Name Jiri Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code JIR RUH
ICAO Code VNJI OERK
City Jiri Riyadh
Country Nepal Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6,000 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 27.620000, 86.220000 24.960000, 46.700000

Jiri (JIR) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,934 kilometers (2,445 miles / 2,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Nepal with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:32 in Jiri, it's 05:47 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,951 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Jiri Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Jiri (JIR) follows a heading of 77° (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 Jiri Airport (JIR) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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