LEJ
Leipzig
Germany
4,142 km
2,574 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,142 km
2,574 mi / 2,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
122°
east southeast

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LEJ RUH
Airport Name Leipzig Halle Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LEJ RUH
ICAO Code EDDP OERK
City Leipzig Riyadh
Country Germany Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 465 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 51.430000, 12.240000 24.960000, 46.700000

Leipzig (LEJ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) in Leipzig, Germany to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,142 kilometers (2,574 miles / 2,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Germany 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 19:16 in Leipzig, it's 21:16 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,584 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Leipzig Halle Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Leipzig (LEJ) follows a heading of 324° (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 Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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