JKL
Kalymnos Island
Greece
2,301 km
1,430 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,301 km
1,430 mi / 1,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
120°
east southeast

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JKL RUH
Airport Name Kalymnos Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code JKL RUH
ICAO Code LGKY OERK
City Kalymnos Island Riyadh
Country Greece Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 771 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 36.960000, 26.940000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kalymnos Island (JKL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalymnos Airport (JKL) in Kalymnos Island, Greece to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,301 kilometers (1,430 miles / 1,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:50 in Kalymnos Island, it's 16:50 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,278 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kalymnos Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kalymnos Island (JKL) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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