PHC
Port Harcourt
Nigeria
4,782 km
2,971 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,782 km
2,971 mi / 2,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PHC RUH
Airport Name Port Harcourt International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PHC RUH
ICAO Code DNPO OERK
City Port Harcourt Riyadh
Country Nigeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 87 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 5.020000, 6.950000 24.960000, 46.700000

Port Harcourt (PHC) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,782 kilometers (2,971 miles / 2,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Nigeria 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 16:30 in Port Harcourt, it's 18:30 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,962 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Port Harcourt International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Port Harcourt (PHC) follows a heading of 249° (west 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 Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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