LUD
Luderitz
Namibia
6,661 km
4,139 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,661 km
4,139 mi / 3,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
33°
north northeast

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LUD RUH
Airport Name Luderitz Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LUD RUH
ICAO Code FYLZ OERK
City Luderitz Riyadh
Country Namibia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 457 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -26.690000, 15.240000 24.960000, 46.700000

Luderitz (LUD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luderitz Airport (LUD) in Luderitz, Namibia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,661 kilometers (4,139 miles / 3,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Namibia 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 21:56 in Luderitz, it's 22:56 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,592 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Luderitz Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Luderitz (LUD) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Luderitz Airport (LUD) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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