AKR
Akure
Nigeria
4,814 km
2,991 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,814 km
2,991 mi / 2,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
61°
east northeast

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AKR RUH
Airport Name Akure Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AKR RUH
ICAO Code DNAK OERK
City Akure Riyadh
Country Nigeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,100 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 7.250000, 5.300000 24.960000, 46.700000

Akure (AKR) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akure Airport (AKR) in Akure, Nigeria to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,814 kilometers (2,991 miles / 2,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Nigeria with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:46 in Akure, it's 13:46 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Akure (AKR) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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