RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,349 km
3,945 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
6,349 km
3,945 mi / 3,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH UCN
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code RUH UCN
ICAO Code OERK GLBU
City Riyadh Buchanan
Country Saudi Arabia Liberia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 2,049 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 5.170000, -9.280000

Riyadh (RUH) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 6,349 kilometers (3,945 miles / 3,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Liberia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:16 in Riyadh, it's 02:16 in Buchanan. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,008 feet between the two airports. Buchanan Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Buchanan (UCN) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 64° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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