RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,423 km
3,991 miles
SBI
Koundara
Guinea
Distance
6,423 km
3,991 mi / 3,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
269°
west

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RUH SBI
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sambailo Airport
IATA Code RUH SBI
ICAO Code OERK GUSB
City Riyadh Koundara
Country Saudi Arabia Guinea
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Conakry
Elevation 2,049 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 12.570000, -13.360000

Riyadh (RUH) to Koundara (SBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea is 6,423 kilometers (3,991 miles / 3,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:38 in Riyadh, it's 21:38 in Koundara. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,754 feet between the two airports. Sambailo Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Koundara (SBI) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 68° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Sambailo Airport (SBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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