The flight distance from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,240 kilometers (3,256 miles / 2,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Burkina Faso 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 16:38 in Ouagadougou, it's 19:38 in Riyadh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,012 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Ouagadougou Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ouagadougou (OUA) follows a heading of 264° (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 Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.