RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
8,338 km
5,181 miles
UKB
Kobe
Japan
Distance
8,338 km
5,181 mi / 4,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
58°
east northeast

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RUH UKB
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Kobe Airport
IATA Code RUH UKB
ICAO Code OERK RJBE
City Riyadh Kobe
Country Saudi Arabia Japan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,049 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 34.630000, 135.220000

Riyadh (RUH) to Kobe (UKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan is 8,338 kilometers (5,181 miles / 4,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 19:38 in Riyadh, it's 01:38 in Kobe. 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 2,027 feet between the two airports. Kobe Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Kobe (UKB) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 290° (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 Kobe Airport (UKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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