KCH
Kuching
Malaysia
7,294 km
4,532 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
7,294 km
4,532 mi / 3,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KCH RUH
Airport Name Kuching International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KCH RUH
ICAO Code WBGG OERK
City Kuching Riyadh
Country Malaysia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 89 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 1.480000, 110.350000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kuching (KCH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuching International Airport (KCH) in Kuching, Malaysia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 7,294 kilometers (4,532 miles / 3,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:49 in Kuching, it's 06:49 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 1,960 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kuching International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kuching (KCH) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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