ALF
Alta
Norway
5,231 km
3,250 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,231 km
3,250 mi / 2,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALF RUH
Airport Name Alta Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ALF RUH
ICAO Code ENAT OERK
City Alta Riyadh
Country Norway Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Oslo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 9 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 69.980000, 23.370000 24.960000, 46.700000

Alta (ALF) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alta Airport (ALF) in Alta, Norway to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,231 kilometers (3,250 miles / 2,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:11 in Alta, it's 06:11 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,040 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Alta Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Alta (ALF) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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