KYD
Orchid Island
Taiwan
7,537 km
4,683 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
7,537 km
4,683 mi / 4,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
289°
west northwest

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KYD RUH
Airport Name Lanyu Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KYD RUH
ICAO Code RCLY OERK
City Orchid Island Riyadh
Country Taiwan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Taipei Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 44 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 22.030000, 121.530000 24.960000, 46.700000

Orchid Island (KYD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanyu Airport (KYD) in Orchid Island, Taiwan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 7,537 kilometers (4,683 miles / 4,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:22 in Orchid Island, it's 21:22 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 2,005 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Lanyu Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Orchid Island (KYD) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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