FAE
Vagar
FO
5,726 km
3,558 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,726 km
3,558 mi / 3,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Atlantic/Faroe
Heading
110°
east southeast

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FAE RUH
Airport Name Vagar Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code FAE RUH
ICAO Code EKVG OERK
City Vagar Riyadh
Country FO Saudi Arabia
Timezone Atlantic/Faroe Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 280 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 62.060000, -7.280000 24.960000, 46.700000

Vagar (FAE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vagar Airport (FAE) in Vagar, FO to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,726 kilometers (3,558 miles / 3,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 FO with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:55 in Vagar, it's 22:55 in Riyadh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,769 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Vagar Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Vagar (FAE) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Vagar Airport (FAE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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