KTE
Kerteh
Malaysia
6,455 km
4,011 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,455 km
4,011 mi / 3,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTE RUH
Airport Name Kerteh Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KTE RUH
ICAO Code WMKE OERK
City Kerteh Riyadh
Country Malaysia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 18 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 4.540000, 103.430000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kerteh (KTE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kerteh Airport (KTE) in Kerteh, Malaysia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,455 kilometers (4,011 miles / 3,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Malaysia with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:03 in Kerteh, it's 19:03 in Riyadh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,031 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kerteh Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kerteh (KTE) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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