KST
Kosti
Sudan
1,965 km
1,221 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,965 km
1,221 mi / 1,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
46°
northeast

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KST RUH
Airport Name Kosti Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KST RUH
ICAO Code HSKI OERK
City Kosti Riyadh
Country Sudan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,289 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 13.180000, 32.730000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kosti (KST) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kosti Airport (KST) in Kosti, Sudan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,965 kilometers (1,221 miles / 1,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Sudan 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 00:40 in Kosti, it's 01:40 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kosti (KST) follows a heading of 231° (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 Kosti Airport (KST) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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