LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
5,581 km
3,468 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,581 km
3,468 mi / 3,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LXG RUH
Airport Name Luang Namtha Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LXG RUH
ICAO Code VLLN OERK
City Luang Namtha Riyadh
Country Laos Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Vientiane Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,968 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 20.970000, 101.400000 24.960000, 46.700000

Luang Namtha (LXG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,581 kilometers (3,468 miles / 3,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Laos with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:22 in Luang Namtha, it's 02:22 in Riyadh. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Luang Namtha (LXG) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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