RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
7,870 km
4,890 miles
SJI
San Jose
Philippines
Distance
7,870 km
4,890 mi / 4,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
85°
east

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RUH SJI
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport San Jose Airport
IATA Code RUH SJI
ICAO Code OERK RPUH
City Riyadh San Jose
Country Saudi Arabia Philippines
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Manila
Elevation 2,049 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 12.360000, 121.050000

Riyadh (RUH) to San Jose (SJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to San Jose Airport (SJI) in San Jose, Philippines is 7,870 kilometers (4,890 miles / 4,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Philippines. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:30 in Riyadh, it's 06:30 in San Jose. 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 2,035 feet between the two airports. San Jose Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJI) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). 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 San Jose Airport (SJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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