RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,663 km
2,897 miles
VLC
Valencia
Spain
Distance
4,663 km
2,897 mi / 2,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH VLC
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Valencia Airport
IATA Code RUH VLC
ICAO Code OERK LEVC
City Riyadh Valencia
Country Saudi Arabia Spain
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Madrid
Elevation 2,049 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 39.490000, -0.480000

Riyadh (RUH) to Valencia (VLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Valencia Airport (VLC) in Valencia, Spain is 4,663 kilometers (2,897 miles / 2,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Spain. 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 09:25 in Riyadh, it's 07:25 in Valencia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,809 feet between the two airports. Valencia Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Valencia (VLC) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 96° (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 Valencia Airport (VLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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