Distance From Reykjavik Airport to King Khaled International Airport, RKV - RUH Distance

The distance from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 4036 miles or 6496 kilometers or 3505 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 Reykjavik ( Iceland ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Reykjavik and Riyadh takes around 9 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Reykjavik Airport, Reykjavik, Iceland to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 9 hours 16 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 • RKV - RUH

Kilometers		6496 km
Statute Miles		4036 miles
Nautical Miles		3505 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 16 minutes

Reykjavik Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - RKV to RUH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Reykjavik, Iceland and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Reykjavik, Iceland and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RKV - RUH

Time difference between Reykjavik (Iceland) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 3 Hours.
Riyadh time is 3 Hours ahead of Reykjavik.

Location	Local Time
Reykjavik (Iceland)	2026-03-18, 09:38:12 GMT
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-03-18, 12:38:12 +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

Reykjavik Airport (RKV / BIRK) Reykjavik, Iceland

Destination

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