LXR
Luxor
Egypt
1,408 km
875 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,408 km
875 mi / 760 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

LXR RUH
Airport Name Luxor International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LXR RUH
ICAO Code HELX OERK
City Luxor Riyadh
Country Egypt Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 294 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 25.670000, 32.710000 24.960000, 46.700000

Luxor (LXR) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luxor International Airport (LXR) in Luxor, Egypt to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,408 kilometers (875 miles / 760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Egypt 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 00:54 in Luxor, it's 01:54 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,755 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Luxor International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Luxor (LXR) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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