RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,838 km
3,627 miles
UTH
Udon Thani
Thailand
Distance
5,838 km
3,627 mi / 3,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
87°
east

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RUH UTH
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Udon Thani Airport
IATA Code RUH UTH
ICAO Code OERK VTUD
City Riyadh Udon Thani
Country Saudi Arabia Thailand
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 2,049 ft 579 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 17.390000, 102.790000

Riyadh (RUH) to Udon Thani (UTH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Udon Thani Airport (UTH) in Udon Thani, Thailand is 5,838 kilometers (3,627 miles / 3,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 23:46 in Riyadh, it's 03:46 in Udon Thani. 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 1,470 feet between the two airports. Udon Thani Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Udon Thani (UTH) 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 Udon Thani Airport (UTH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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