# Distance from Donegal (CFN) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 5,554 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,554 km / 3,451 mi / 2,999 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 104° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 322° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Ireland) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 22:56 in Donegal, it's 00:56 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,019 ft (RUH is higher than CFN)

## Airports

### [Donegal Airport (CFN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cfn-donegal-donegal-airport/1ef266de-c748-6670-a6f7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Donegal, Ireland
- ICAO: EIDL
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Coordinates: 55.040000, -8.340000
- Elevation: 30 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:56 in Donegal, it's 00:56 in Riyadh.

## Related

- [Donegal Airport (CFN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cfn-donegal-donegal-airport/1ef266de-c748-6670-a6f7-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
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