RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,773 km
2,966 miles
UAL
Luau
Angola
Distance
4,773 km
2,966 mi / 2,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH UAL
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Luau Airport
IATA Code RUH UAL
ICAO Code OERK FNUA
City Riyadh Luau
Country Saudi Arabia Angola
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Luanda
Elevation 2,049 ft 3,609 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -10.720000, 22.230000

Riyadh (RUH) to Luau (UAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Luau Airport (UAL) in Luau, Angola is 4,773 kilometers (2,966 miles / 2,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 Angola. 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 05:27 in Riyadh, it's 03:27 in Luau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,560 feet between the two airports. Luau Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Luau (UAL) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 33° (north northeast). 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 Luau Airport (UAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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