KCU
Masindi
Uganda
3,038 km
1,888 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,038 km
1,888 mi / 1,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KCU RUH
Airport Name Masindi Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KCU RUH
ICAO Code HUMI OERK
City Masindi Riyadh
Country Uganda Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,850 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 1.760000, 31.740000 24.960000, 46.700000

Masindi (KCU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,038 kilometers (1,888 miles / 1,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Uganda 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 19:48 in Masindi, it's 19:48 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,801 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Masindi Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Masindi (KCU) follows a heading of 214° (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 Masindi Airport (KCU) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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