ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
4,025 km
2,501 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,025 km
2,501 mi / 2,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACJ RUH
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ACJ RUH
ICAO Code VCCA OERK
City Anuradhapura Riyadh
Country Sri Lanka Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 324 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 24.960000, 46.700000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,025 kilometers (2,501 miles / 2,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:13 in Anuradhapura, it's 19:43 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,725 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Anuradhapura Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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