KIS
Kisumu
Kenya
3,069 km
1,907 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,069 km
1,907 mi / 1,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
24°
north northeast

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KIS RUH
Airport Name Kisumu Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KIS RUH
ICAO Code HKKI OERK
City Kisumu Riyadh
Country Kenya Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,734 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -0.090000, 34.730000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kisumu (KIS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kisumu Airport (KIS) in Kisumu, Kenya to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,069 kilometers (1,907 miles / 1,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Kenya 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 18:47 in Kisumu, it's 18:47 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,685 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Kisumu Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kisumu (KIS) follows a heading of 207° (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 Kisumu Airport (KIS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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