LKB
Lakeba Island
Fiji
15,270 km
9,488 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
15,270 km
9,488 mi / 8,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LKB RUH
Airport Name Lakeba Island Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LKB RUH
ICAO Code NFNK OERK
City Lakeba Island Riyadh
Country Fiji Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 280 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -18.200000, -178.820000 24.960000, 46.700000

Lakeba Island (LKB) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lakeba Island Airport (LKB) in Lakeba Island, Fiji to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 15,270 kilometers (9,488 miles / 8,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Fiji with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:33 in Lakeba Island, it's 04:33 in Riyadh. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

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

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Lakeba Island (LKB) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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