RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,779 km
2,969 miles
SFT
Skelleftea
Sweden
Distance
4,779 km
2,969 mi / 2,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
344°
north northwest

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RUH SFT
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Skelleftea Airport
IATA Code RUH SFT
ICAO Code OERK ESNS
City Riyadh Skelleftea
Country Saudi Arabia Sweden
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 2,049 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 64.620000, 21.080000

Riyadh (RUH) to Skelleftea (SFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Skelleftea Airport (SFT) in Skelleftea, Sweden is 4,779 kilometers (2,969 miles / 2,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:27 in Riyadh, it's 18:27 in Skelleftea.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,892 feet between the two airports. Skelleftea Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Skelleftea (SFT) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). 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 Skelleftea Airport (SFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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