ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
4,531 km
2,815 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,531 km
2,815 mi / 2,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ABV RUH
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ABV RUH
ICAO Code DNAA OERK
City Abuja Riyadh
Country Nigeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,123 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 24.960000, 46.700000

Abuja (ABV) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,531 kilometers (2,815 miles / 2,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Nigeria with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in Abuja, it's 06:19 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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