LHR to RUH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 4,940 km (3,070 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h 40m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (RUH to LHR).
How far is it from London to Riyadh?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 4,940 km (3,070 mi, 2,668 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 LHR to RUH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RUH is roughly east of LHR.
How is the LHR to RUH route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-RUH in IATA codes and EGLL-OERK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), King Khalid International Airport is RUH (OERK).
| LHR | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | King Khalid International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | OERK |
| Country | United Kingdom | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #111 |
EGLL starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; OERK starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
RUH sits 1,966 ft (599 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| SV | Saudi Arabian Airlines | SVA | Saudia | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: IB.
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 London from Riyadh?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are 4,940 km (3,070 mi, 2,668 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to RUH?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and RUH takes about 6h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RUH from LHR?
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) lies roughly east of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to RUH?
2 airlines appear on the LHR-RUH route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines.
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