# Distance from Sam Neua Airport (NEU) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 5,865 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,865 km / 3,644 mi / 3,167 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 286° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 83° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Laos) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 06:26 in Sam Neua Airport, it's 02:26 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,232 ft (RUH is lower than NEU)

## Airports

### [Sam Neua Airport (NEU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/neu-sam-neua-airport/1ef266df-f296-6dc6-b3f3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sam Neua Airport, Laos
- ICAO: VLSN
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- Coordinates: 20.420000, 104.070000
- Elevation: 3,281 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:26 in Sam Neua Airport, it's 02:26 in Riyadh.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Sam Neua Airport (NEU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/neu-sam-neua-airport/1ef266df-f296-6dc6-b3f3-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
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