KED
Kaedi
Mauritania
6,297 km
3,913 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,297 km
3,913 mi / 3,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KED RUH
Airport Name Kaedi Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KED RUH
ICAO Code GQNK OERK
City Kaedi Riyadh
Country Mauritania Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 66 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 16.160000, -13.510000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kaedi (KED) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaedi Airport (KED) in Kaedi, Mauritania to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,297 kilometers (3,913 miles / 3,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Mauritania 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 14:08 in Kaedi, it's 17:08 in Riyadh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,983 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kaedi Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kaedi (KED) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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