LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
5,059 km
3,143 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,059 km
3,143 mi / 2,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
30°
north northeast

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LXU RUH
Airport Name Lukulu Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LXU RUH
ICAO Code FLLK OERK
City Lukulu Riyadh
Country Zambia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,480 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -14.370000, 23.250000 24.960000, 46.700000

Lukulu (LXU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,059 kilometers (3,143 miles / 2,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 04:01 in Lukulu, it's 05:01 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,431 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Lukulu Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Lukulu (LXU) 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 Lukulu Airport (LXU) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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