AKF
Kufra
Libya
2,364 km
1,469 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,364 km
1,469 mi / 1,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

AKF RUH
Airport Name Kufra Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AKF RUH
ICAO Code HLKF OERK
City Kufra Riyadh
Country Libya Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,367 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kufra (AKF) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,364 kilometers (1,469 miles / 1,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Libya 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 04:17 in Kufra, it's 05:17 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 273° (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 Kufra Airport (AKF) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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