ELG
El Golea Airport
Algeria
4,332 km
2,692 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,332 km
2,692 mi / 2,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

ELG RUH
Airport Name El Golea Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ELG RUH
ICAO Code DAUE OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Algeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,306 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 30.570000, 2.860000 24.960000, 46.700000

El Golea Airport (ELG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Golea Airport (ELG) in El Golea Airport, Algeria to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,332 kilometers (2,692 miles / 2,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Algeria 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 10:38 in El Golea Airport, it's 12:38 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to El Golea Airport (ELG) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 El Golea Airport (ELG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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