NRT
Tokyo
Japan
8,730 km
5,424 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
8,730 km
5,424 mi / 4,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NRT RUH
Airport Name Narita International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code NRT RUH
ICAO Code RJAA OERK
City Tokyo Riyadh
Country Japan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 141 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 24.960000, 46.700000

Tokyo (NRT) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 8,730 kilometers (5,424 miles / 4,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:57 in Tokyo, it's 08:57 in Riyadh. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,908 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 56° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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