BCN
Barcelona
Spain
4,475 km
2,781 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,475 km
2,781 mi / 2,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

BCN RUH
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BCN RUH
ICAO Code LEBL OERK
City Barcelona Riyadh
Country Spain Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 12 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 24.960000, 46.700000

Barcelona (BCN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,475 kilometers (2,781 miles / 2,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Spain 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 11:55 in Barcelona, it's 13:55 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,037 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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