LHE
Lahore
Pakistan
2,801 km
1,741 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,801 km
1,741 mi / 1,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
262°
west

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LHE RUH
Airport Name Alama Iqbal International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LHE RUH
ICAO Code OPLA OERK
City Lahore Riyadh
Country Pakistan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Karachi Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 712 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 31.520000, 74.400000 24.960000, 46.700000

Lahore (LHE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) in Lahore, Pakistan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,801 kilometers (1,741 miles / 1,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Pakistan with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:09 in Lahore, it's 17:09 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,337 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Alama Iqbal International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Lahore (LHE) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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