LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
4,600 km
2,859 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,600 km
2,859 mi / 2,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
115°
east southeast

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LEY RUH
Airport Name Lelystad Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LEY RUH
ICAO Code EHLE OERK
City Lelystad Riyadh
Country Netherlands Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Riyadh
Elevation -13 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 52.460000, 5.530000 24.960000, 46.700000

Lelystad (LEY) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,600 kilometers (2,859 miles / 2,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Netherlands with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Lelystad, it's 07:03 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,062 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Lelystad Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Lelystad (LEY) follows a heading of 323° (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 Lelystad Airport (LEY) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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