# Distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Santander (SDR)

> 4,989 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,989 km / 3,100 mi / 2,694 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 307° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 97° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Saudi Arabia) → Spain
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 08:45 in Riyadh, it's 07:45 in Santander)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,033 ft (SDR is lower than RUH)

## Airports

### [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

### [Santander Airport (SDR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sdr-santander-santander-airport/1ef266df-4627-605e-ae5c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Santander, Spain
- ICAO: LEXJ
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates: 43.430000, -3.820000
- Elevation: 16 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 08:45 in Riyadh, it's 07:45 in Santander.

## Related

- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Santander Airport (SDR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sdr-santander-santander-airport/1ef266df-4627-605e-ae5c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)