ALG
Algiers
Algeria
4,311 km
2,679 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,311 km
2,679 mi / 2,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
95°
east

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ALG RUH
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ALG RUH
ICAO Code DAAG OERK
City Algiers Riyadh
Country Algeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 82 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 24.960000, 46.700000

Algiers (ALG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,311 kilometers (2,679 miles / 2,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Algeria 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 08:02 in Algiers, it's 10:02 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,967 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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