KEP
Nepalgunj
Nepal
3,485 km
2,165 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,485 km
2,165 mi / 1,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
272°
west

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KEP RUH
Airport Name Nepalgunj Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KEP RUH
ICAO Code VNNG OERK
City Nepalgunj Riyadh
Country Nepal Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 540 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 28.100000, 81.670000 24.960000, 46.700000

Nepalgunj (KEP) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) in Nepalgunj, Nepal to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,485 kilometers (2,165 miles / 1,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 07:22 in Nepalgunj, it's 04:37 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,509 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Nepalgunj Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Nepalgunj (KEP) follows a heading of 76° (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 Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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