Distance From Kirkwall Airport to King Khaled International Airport, KOI - RUH Distance

The distance from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 3341 miles or 5377 kilometers or 2902 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Orkney Islands ( United Kingdom ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Orkney Islands and Riyadh takes around 7 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kirkwall Airport, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 7 hours 40 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KOI - RUH

Kilometers		5377 km
Statute Miles		3341 miles
Nautical Miles		2902 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 40 minutes

Kirkwall Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - KOI to RUH Flight Path

Location of Kirkwall Airport & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Orkney Islands to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Orkney Islands, United Kingdom and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KOI - RUH

Time difference between Orkney Islands (United Kingdom) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 3 Hours.
Riyadh time is 3 Hours ahead of Orkney Islands.

Location	Local Time
Orkney Islands (United Kingdom)	2025-12-16, 06:46:44 GMT
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-16, 09:46:44 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kirkwall Airport (KOI / EGPA) Orkney Islands, United Kingdom

Destination

King Khaled International Airport (RUH / OERK) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia