CFR
Caen/Carpiquet
France
4,864 km
3,023 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,864 km
3,023 mi / 2,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Paris
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CFR RUH
Airport Name Caen-Carpiquet Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CFR RUH
ICAO Code LFRK OERK
City Caen/Carpiquet Riyadh
Country France Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 256 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 49.170000, -0.450000 24.960000, 46.700000

Caen/Carpiquet (CFR) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caen-Carpiquet Airport (CFR) in Caen/Carpiquet, France to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,864 kilometers (3,023 miles / 2,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 22:34 in Caen/Carpiquet, it's 00:34 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,793 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Caen-Carpiquet Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Caen/Carpiquet (CFR) follows a heading of 316° (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 Caen-Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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