LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
4,898 km
3,043 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,898 km
3,043 mi / 2,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LUN RUH
Airport Name Kenneth Kaunda International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LUN RUH
ICAO Code FLKK OERK
City Lusaka Riyadh
Country Zambia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,779 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -15.330000, 28.450000 24.960000, 46.700000

Lusaka (LUN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,898 kilometers (3,043 miles / 2,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Zambia 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 06:06 in Lusaka, it's 07:06 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,730 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Lusaka (LUN) follows a heading of 206° (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 Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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