CBQ
Calabar
Nigeria
4,653 km
2,891 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,653 km
2,891 mi / 2,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CBQ RUH
Airport Name Margaret Ekpo International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CBQ RUH
ICAO Code DNCA OERK
City Calabar Riyadh
Country Nigeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 210 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 4.980000, 8.350000 24.960000, 46.700000

Calabar (CBQ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,653 kilometers (2,891 miles / 2,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 17:08 in Calabar, it's 19:08 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,839 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Margaret Ekpo International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Calabar (CBQ) follows a heading of 248° (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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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