LYE
Lyneham
United Kingdom
5,043 km
3,133 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,043 km
3,133 mi / 2,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
107°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

LYE RUH
Airport Name RAF Lyneham King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LYE RUH
ICAO Code EGDL OERK
City Lyneham Riyadh
Country United Kingdom Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 513 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 51.510000, -1.990000 24.960000, 46.700000

Lyneham (LYE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Lyneham (LYE) in Lyneham, United Kingdom to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,043 kilometers (3,133 miles / 2,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 United Kingdom 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 07:52 in Lyneham, it's 09:52 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,536 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than RAF Lyneham.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Lyneham (LYE) follows a heading of 319° (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 RAF Lyneham (LYE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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