CDG to RUH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 4,650 km (2,890 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h 20m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (RUH to CDG).
How far is it from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Riyadh?
The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 4,650 km (2,890 mi, 2,511 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CDG to RUH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RUH is roughly east of CDG.
How is the CDG to RUH route written in code?
The pair is written CDG-RUH in IATA codes and LFPG-OERK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG), King Khalid International Airport is RUH (OERK).
| CDG | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | King Khalid International Airport |
| ICAO code | LFPG | OERK |
| Country | France | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Rank by connections | #5 | #111 |
LFPG starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; OERK starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
RUH sits 1,657 ft (505 m) higher than CDG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CDG to RUH
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | Active |
| SV | Saudi Arabian Airlines | SVA | Saudia | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Riyadh?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are 4,650 km (2,890 mi, 2,511 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CDG to RUH?
A typical nonstop flight between CDG and RUH takes about 6h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RUH from CDG?
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) lies roughly east of Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Which airlines fly CDG to RUH?
2 airlines appear on the CDG-RUH route in the open dataset, including Air France, Saudi Arabian Airlines.
Related routes
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