NKG
Nanjing
China
6,975 km
4,334 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,975 km
4,334 mi / 3,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
284°
west northwest

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NKG RUH
Airport Name Nanjing Lukou Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code NKG RUH
ICAO Code ZSNJ OERK
City Nanjing Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 49 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 31.740000, 118.860000 24.960000, 46.700000

Nanjing (NKG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,975 kilometers (4,334 miles / 3,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:40 in Nanjing, it's 00:40 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 2,000 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Nanjing Lukou Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Nanjing (NKG) follows a heading of 66° (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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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