PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
6,387 km
3,969 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,387 km
3,969 mi / 3,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PYJ RUH
Airport Name Polyarny Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PYJ RUH
ICAO Code UERP OERK
City Yakutia Riyadh
Country Russia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,660 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 66.400000, 112.030000 24.960000, 46.700000

Yakutia (PYJ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,387 kilometers (3,969 miles / 3,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Russia with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:01 in Yakutia, it's 18:01 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.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Yakutia (PYJ) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Polyarny Airport (PYJ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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