RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,424 km
3,992 miles
ULK
Lensk
Russia
Distance
6,424 km
3,992 mi / 3,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH ULK
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Lensk Airport
IATA Code RUH ULK
ICAO Code OERK UERL
City Riyadh Lensk
Country Saudi Arabia Russia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 2,049 ft 801 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 60.720000, 114.830000

Riyadh (RUH) to Lensk (ULK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Lensk Airport (ULK) in Lensk, Russia is 6,424 kilometers (3,992 miles / 3,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Russia. 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 21:00 in Riyadh, it's 03:00 in Lensk. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,248 feet between the two airports. Lensk Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Lensk (ULK) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Lensk Airport (ULK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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