BEN
Benghazi
Libya
2,693 km
1,673 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,693 km
1,673 mi / 1,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
100°
east

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BEN RUH
Airport Name Benina International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BEN RUH
ICAO Code HLLB OERK
City Benghazi Riyadh
Country Libya Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 433 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 24.960000, 46.700000

Benghazi (BEN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,693 kilometers (1,673 miles / 1,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 23:28 in Benghazi, it's 00:28 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,616 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Benina International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 293° (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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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