LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
5,405 km
3,359 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,405 km
3,359 mi / 2,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
89°
east

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LIS RUH
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LIS RUH
ICAO Code LPPT OERK
City Lisbon Riyadh
Country Portugal Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 374 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 24.960000, 46.700000

Lisbon (LIS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,405 kilometers (3,359 miles / 2,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Portugal 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 08:27 in Lisbon, it's 11:27 in Riyadh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,675 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 301° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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