RSU
Yeosu
South Korea
7,672 km
4,767 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
7,672 km
4,767 mi / 4,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RSU RUH
Airport Name Yeosu Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RSU RUH
ICAO Code RKJY OERK
City Yeosu Riyadh
Country South Korea Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 53 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 34.840000, 127.620000 24.960000, 46.700000

Yeosu (RSU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yeosu Airport (RSU) in Yeosu, South Korea to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 7,672 kilometers (4,767 miles / 4,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:59 in Yeosu, it's 19:59 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 1,996 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Yeosu Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Yeosu (RSU) follows a heading of 60° (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 Yeosu Airport (RSU) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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