ARL
Arly
Burkina Faso
4,974 km
3,091 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,974 km
3,091 mi / 2,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ARL RUH
Airport Name Arly Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ARL RUH
ICAO Code DFER OERK
City Arly Riyadh
Country Burkina Faso Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 761 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 11.600000, 1.480000 24.960000, 46.700000

Arly (ARL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arly Airport (ARL) in Arly, Burkina Faso to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,974 kilometers (3,091 miles / 2,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Burkina Faso 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 18:48 in Arly, it's 21:48 in Riyadh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,288 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Arly Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Arly (ARL) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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