BEQ
Thetford
United Kingdom
4,893 km
3,040 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,893 km
3,040 mi / 2,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/London
Heading
110°
east southeast

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BEQ RUH
Airport Name RAF Honington King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BEQ RUH
ICAO Code EGXH OERK
City Thetford Riyadh
Country United Kingdom Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 174 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 52.340000, 0.770000 24.960000, 46.700000

Thetford (BEQ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Honington (BEQ) in Thetford, United Kingdom to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,893 kilometers (3,040 miles / 2,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 United Kingdom 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 17:29 in Thetford, it's 20:29 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 1,875 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than RAF Honington.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Thetford (BEQ) follows a heading of 321° (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 RAF Honington (BEQ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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