RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,915 km
3,054 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
4,915 km
3,054 mi / 2,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

RUH SOT
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code RUH SOT
ICAO Code OERK EFSO
City Riyadh Sodankyla
Country Saudi Arabia Finland
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 2,049 ft 602 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 67.390000, 26.620000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 4,915 kilometers (3,054 miles / 2,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:08 in Riyadh, it's 16:08 in Sodankyla.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,447 feet between the two airports. Sodankyla Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Sodankyla (SOT) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 153° (south southeast). 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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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