KSD
Karlstad
Sweden
4,620 km
2,871 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,620 km
2,871 mi / 2,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KSD RUH
Airport Name Karlstad Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KSD RUH
ICAO Code ESOK OERK
City Karlstad Riyadh
Country Sweden Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 352 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 59.440000, 13.340000 24.960000, 46.700000

Karlstad (KSD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karlstad Airport (KSD) in Karlstad, Sweden to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,620 kilometers (2,871 miles / 2,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Sweden 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 17:56 in Karlstad, it's 19:56 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,697 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Karlstad Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Karlstad (KSD) follows a heading of 335° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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