LVI
Livingstone
Zambia
5,267 km
3,273 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,267 km
3,273 mi / 2,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LVI RUH
Airport Name Livingstone Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LVI RUH
ICAO Code FLLI OERK
City Livingstone Riyadh
Country Zambia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,302 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -17.820000, 25.820000 24.960000, 46.700000

Livingstone (LVI) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Livingstone Airport (LVI) in Livingstone, Zambia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,267 kilometers (3,273 miles / 2,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Zambia 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 08:37 in Livingstone, it's 09:37 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,253 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Livingstone Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Livingstone (LVI) follows a heading of 207° (south 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 Livingstone Airport (LVI) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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