PLF
Pala
Chad
3,778 km
2,348 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,778 km
2,348 mi / 2,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PLF RUH
Airport Name Pala Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PLF RUH
ICAO Code FTTP OERK
City Pala Riyadh
Country Chad Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,532 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 9.380000, 14.930000 24.960000, 46.700000

Pala (PLF) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,778 kilometers (2,348 miles / 2,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Chad 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 07:32 in Pala, it's 09:32 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Pala (PLF) follows a heading of 248° (west 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 Pala Airport (PLF) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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