KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
6,367 km
3,957 miles
XXN
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,367 km
3,957 mi / 3,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL XXN
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Riyadh Air Base
IATA Code KUL XXN
ICAO Code WMKK OERY
City Kuala Lumpur Riyadh
Country Malaysia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 69 ft 2,082 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 24.710000, 46.730000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Riyadh (XXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Riyadh Air Base (XXN) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,367 kilometers (3,957 miles / 3,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 16:04 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 11:04 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 2,013 feet between the two airports. Riyadh Air Base sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (XXN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 103° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Riyadh Air Base (XXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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