KUA
Kuantan
Malaysia
6,471 km
4,021 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,471 km
4,021 mi / 3,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KUA RUH
Airport Name Kuantan Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KUA RUH
ICAO Code WMKD OERK
City Kuantan Riyadh
Country Malaysia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 58 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 3.780000, 103.210000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kuantan (KUA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuantan Airport (KUA) in Kuantan, Malaysia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,471 kilometers (4,021 miles / 3,494 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 07:35 in Kuantan, it's 02:35 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 1,991 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kuantan Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kuantan (KUA) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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