LFW
Lome
Togo
5,264 km
3,271 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,264 km
3,271 mi / 2,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Lome
Heading
61°
east northeast

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LFW RUH
Airport Name Lome-Tokoin Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LFW RUH
ICAO Code DXXX OERK
City Lome Riyadh
Country Togo Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lome Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 72 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 6.170000, 1.250000 24.960000, 46.700000

Lome (LFW) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,264 kilometers (3,271 miles / 2,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Togo 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 08:38 in Lome, it's 11:38 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 1,977 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Lome-Tokoin Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Lome (LFW) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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