RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
8,136 km
5,056 miles
YGJ
Yonago
Japan
Distance
8,136 km
5,056 mi / 4,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
58°
east northeast

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RUH YGJ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Miho Yonago Airport
IATA Code RUH YGJ
ICAO Code OERK RJOH
City Riyadh Yonago
Country Saudi Arabia Japan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,049 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 35.490000, 133.240000

Riyadh (RUH) to Yonago (YGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Miho Yonago Airport (YGJ) in Yonago, Japan is 8,136 kilometers (5,056 miles / 4,393 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 22:30 in Riyadh, it's 04:30 in Yonago. 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 2,029 feet between the two airports. Miho Yonago Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Yonago (YGJ) 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 Miho Yonago Airport (YGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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