LHE to RUH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 2,802 km (1,741 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (RUH to LHE).
How far is it from Lahore to Riyadh?
The great-circle distance between Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 2,802 km (1,741 mi, 1,513 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 LHE to RUH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RUH is roughly west of LHE.
How is the LHE to RUH route written in code?
The pair is written LHE-RUH in IATA codes and OPLA-OERK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Allama Iqbal International Airport is LHE (OPLA), King Khalid International Airport is RUH (OERK).
| LHE | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Allama Iqbal International Airport | King Khalid International Airport |
| ICAO code | OPLA | OERK |
| Country | Pakistan | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 712 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Rank by connections | #288 | #111 |
Both ICAO codes start with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
RUH sits 1,337 ft (408 m) higher than LHE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHE to RUH
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL | Shaheen Air International | SAI | Shaheen Air | Active |
| PK | Pakistan International Airlines | PIA | Pakistan | 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 Lahore from Riyadh?
Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are 2,802 km (1,741 mi, 1,513 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHE to RUH?
A typical nonstop flight between LHE and RUH takes about 4h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RUH from LHE?
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) lies roughly west of Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE).
Which airlines fly LHE to RUH?
3 airlines appear on the LHE-RUH route in the open dataset, including Shaheen Air International, Pakistan International Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines.
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