LXA
Lhasa
China
4,376 km
2,719 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,376 km
2,719 mi / 2,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
275°
west

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LXA RUH
Airport Name Lhasa Gonggar Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LXA RUH
ICAO Code ZULS OERK
City Lhasa Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 13,136 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 29.300000, 90.910000 24.960000, 46.700000

Lhasa (LXA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,376 kilometers (2,719 miles / 2,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 China with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:53 in Lhasa, it's 17:53 in Riyadh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 11,087 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Lhasa Gonggar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Lhasa (LXA) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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