RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
3,221 km
2,001 miles
SEB
Sabha
Libya
Distance
3,221 km
2,001 mi / 1,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH SEB
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sabha Airport
IATA Code RUH SEB
ICAO Code OERK HLLS
City Riyadh Sabha
Country Saudi Arabia Libya
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 26.990000, 14.470000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sabha (SEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sabha Airport (SEB) in Sabha, Libya is 3,221 kilometers (2,001 miles / 1,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Libya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:43 in Riyadh, it's 16:43 in Sabha.

The return flight from Sabha (SEB) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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