RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,544 km
3,445 miles
THS
Sukhothai Airport
Thailand
Distance
5,544 km
3,445 mi / 2,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
88°
east

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RUH THS
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sukhothai Airport
IATA Code RUH THS
ICAO Code OERK VTPO
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Thailand
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 2,049 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 17.240000, 99.820000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sukhothai Airport (THS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sukhothai Airport (THS) in Sukhothai Airport, Thailand is 5,544 kilometers (3,445 miles / 2,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:01 in Riyadh, it's 04:01 in Sukhothai Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,870 feet between the two airports. Sukhothai Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 288° (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 Sukhothai Airport (THS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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