RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,382 km
2,723 miles
ZAR
Zaria
Nigeria
Distance
4,382 km
2,723 mi / 2,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH ZAR
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Zaria Airport
IATA Code RUH ZAR
ICAO Code OERK DNZA
City Riyadh Zaria
Country Saudi Arabia Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Lagos
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,170 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 11.130000, 7.690000

Riyadh (RUH) to Zaria (ZAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Zaria Airport (ZAR) in Zaria, Nigeria is 4,382 kilometers (2,723 miles / 2,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Nigeria. 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 10:35 in Riyadh, it's 08:35 in Zaria.

The return flight from Zaria (ZAR) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 64° (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 Zaria Airport (ZAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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