KKN
Kirkenes
Norway
5,098 km
3,168 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,098 km
3,168 mi / 2,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
159°
south southeast

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KKN RUH
Airport Name Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KKN RUH
ICAO Code ENKR OERK
City Kirkenes Riyadh
Country Norway Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Oslo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 283 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 69.730000, 29.890000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kirkenes (KKN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen (KKN) in Kirkenes, Norway to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,098 kilometers (3,168 miles / 2,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Norway with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:48 in Kirkenes, it's 21:48 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,766 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kirkenes (KKN) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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