CDG
Paris
France
4,651 km
2,890 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,651 km
2,890 mi / 2,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Paris
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CDG RUH
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CDG RUH
ICAO Code LFPG OERK
City Paris Riyadh
Country France Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 392 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 24.960000, 46.700000

Paris (CDG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,651 kilometers (2,890 miles / 2,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 France 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 08:05 in Paris, it's 10:05 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,657 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 317° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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