LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
5,041 km
3,132 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,041 km
3,132 mi / 2,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LOS RUH
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LOS RUH
ICAO Code DNMM OERK
City Lagos Riyadh
Country Nigeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 135 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 24.960000, 46.700000

Lagos (LOS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,041 kilometers (3,132 miles / 2,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Nigeria 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 02:21 in Lagos, it's 04:21 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,914 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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