# Distance from Leon (LEN) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 5,128 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,128 km / 3,186 mi / 2,769 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 95° (east)
- **Return heading**: 306° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Spain) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 01:00 in Leon, it's 02:00 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 957 ft (RUH is lower than LEN)

## Airports

### [Leon Airport (LEN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/len-leon-leon-airport/1ef266df-454f-6c1c-8278-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Leon, Spain
- ICAO: LELN
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates: 42.590000, -5.660000
- Elevation: 3,006 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 01:00 in Leon, it's 02:00 in Riyadh.

## Related

- [Leon Airport (LEN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/len-leon-leon-airport/1ef266df-454f-6c1c-8278-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)