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Flight Distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Riyadh (RUH)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
NBOHKJK
Nairobi, Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Great Circle Path
3,106 km1,930 miles • 1,677 NM
Destination Airport
OERKRUH
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
King Khalid International Airport
Direct Distance
3,106 km
1,930 Statute Miles
1,677 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
4h 9m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
280 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
19° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
4h 9m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
3h 53m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
6h 28m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 KE→🌐 SA
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
- City / Country: Nairobi, Kenya
- ICAO Code: HKJK
- Coordinates: -1.3189°, 36.9282°
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Elevation: 5330 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
- City / Country: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO Code: OERK
- Coordinates: 24.9576°, 46.6988°
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Elevation: 2049 ft
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