RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,067 km
3,149 miles
XPA
Pama
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,067 km
3,149 mi / 2,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH XPA
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Pama Airport
IATA Code RUH XPA
ICAO Code OERK DFEP
City Riyadh Pama
Country Saudi Arabia Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 2,049 ft 699 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 11.250000, 0.700000

Riyadh (RUH) to Pama (XPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Pama Airport (XPA) in Pama, Burkina Faso is 5,067 kilometers (3,149 miles / 2,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 07:20 in Riyadh, it's 04:20 in Pama. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,350 feet between the two airports. Pama Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Pama (XPA) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Pama Airport (XPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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