RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
8,022 km
4,985 miles
UBJ
Ube
Japan
Distance
8,022 km
4,985 mi / 4,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH UBJ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Yamaguchi Ube Airport
IATA Code RUH UBJ
ICAO Code OERK RJDC
City Riyadh Ube
Country Saudi Arabia Japan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,049 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 33.930000, 131.280000

Riyadh (RUH) to Ube (UBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) in Ube, Japan is 8,022 kilometers (4,985 miles / 4,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:45 in Riyadh, it's 01:45 in Ube. 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 2,026 feet between the two airports. Yamaguchi Ube Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Ube (UBJ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 289° (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 Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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