KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
4,123 km
2,562 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,123 km
2,562 mi / 2,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGJ RUH
Airport Name Karonga Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KGJ RUH
ICAO Code FWKA OERK
City Karonga Riyadh
Country Malawi Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,765 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -9.950000, 33.890000 24.960000, 46.700000

Karonga (KGJ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,123 kilometers (2,562 miles / 2,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Malawi 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 20:13 in Karonga, it's 21:13 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Karonga (KGJ) follows a heading of 201° (south 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 Karonga Airport (KGJ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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