NAK
Nakhon Ratchasima Airport
Thailand
5,879 km
3,653 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,879 km
3,653 mi / 3,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NAK RUH
Airport Name Nakhon Ratchasima Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code NAK RUH
ICAO Code VTUQ OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Thailand Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 765 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 14.950000, 102.310000 24.960000, 46.700000

Nakhon Ratchasima Airport (NAK) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nakhon Ratchasima Airport (NAK) in Nakhon Ratchasima Airport, Thailand to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,879 kilometers (3,653 miles / 3,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:33 in Nakhon Ratchasima Airport, it's 20:33 in Riyadh. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,284 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Nakhon Ratchasima Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Nakhon Ratchasima Airport (NAK) follows a heading of 90° (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 Nakhon Ratchasima Airport (NAK) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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