NOV
Huambo
Angola
5,375 km
3,340 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,375 km
3,340 mi / 2,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
39°
northeast

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NOV RUH
Airport Name Nova Lisboa Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code NOV RUH
ICAO Code FNHU OERK
City Huambo Riyadh
Country Angola Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,587 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -12.810000, 15.760000 24.960000, 46.700000

Huambo (NOV) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) in Huambo, Angola to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,375 kilometers (3,340 miles / 2,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Angola 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 23:06 in Huambo, it's 01:06 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,538 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Nova Lisboa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Huambo (NOV) follows a heading of 222° (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 Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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