PJA
Pajala Airport
Sweden
4,974 km
3,091 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,974 km
3,091 mi / 2,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
149°
south southeast

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PJA RUH
Airport Name Pajala Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PJA RUH
ICAO Code ESUP OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Sweden Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 542 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 67.250000, 23.070000 24.960000, 46.700000

Pajala Airport (PJA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pajala Airport (PJA) in Pajala Airport, Sweden to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,974 kilometers (3,091 miles / 2,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 Sweden with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:00 in Pajala Airport, it's 04:00 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,507 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Pajala Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Pajala Airport (PJA) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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