LTR
Letterkenny
Ireland
5,510 km
3,424 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,510 km
3,424 mi / 2,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LTR RUH
Airport Name Letterkenny Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LTR RUH
ICAO Code EILT OERK
City Letterkenny Riyadh
Country Ireland Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 20 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 54.950000, -7.670000 24.960000, 46.700000

Letterkenny (LTR) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Letterkenny Airport (LTR) in Letterkenny, Ireland to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,510 kilometers (3,424 miles / 2,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Ireland 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 18:11 in Letterkenny, it's 21:11 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 2,029 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Letterkenny Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Letterkenny (LTR) follows a heading of 322° (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 Letterkenny Airport (LTR) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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