Distance From Rishiri Airport to King Khaled International Airport, RIS - RUH Distance

The distance from Rishiri Airport (RIS) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 5220 miles or 8400 kilometers or 4533 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 Rishiri ( Japan ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rishiri and Riyadh takes around 12 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rishiri Airport, Rishiri, Japan to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12 hours 0 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 • RIS - RUH

Kilometers		8400 km
Statute Miles		5220 miles
Nautical Miles		4533 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 0 minutes

Rishiri Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - RIS to RUH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rishiri, Japan and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Rishiri, Japan and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIS - RUH

Time difference between Rishiri (Japan) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 6 Hours.
Riyadh time is 6 Hours behind Rishiri.

Location	Local Time
Rishiri (Japan)	2026-03-17, 20:02:01 JST
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-03-17, 14:02:01 +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

Rishiri Airport (RIS / RJER) Rishiri, Japan

Destination

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