RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,271 km
3,275 miles
SVJ
Svolvær
Norway
Distance
5,271 km
3,275 mi / 2,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SVJ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Svolvær Helle Airport
IATA Code RUH SVJ
ICAO Code OERK ENSH
City Riyadh Svolvær
Country Saudi Arabia Norway
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Oslo
Elevation 2,049 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 68.240000, 14.670000

Riyadh (RUH) to Svolvær (SVJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Svolvær Helle Airport (SVJ) in Svolvær, Norway is 5,271 kilometers (3,275 miles / 2,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Norway. 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 22:26 in Riyadh, it's 20:26 in Svolvær.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,022 feet between the two airports. Svolvær Helle Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Svolvær (SVJ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 139° (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 Svolvær Helle Airport (SVJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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