RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,099 km
3,168 miles
XAR
Aribinda
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,099 km
3,168 mi / 2,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH XAR
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Aribinda Airport
IATA Code RUH XAR
ICAO Code OERK DFOY
City Riyadh Aribinda
Country Saudi Arabia Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,122 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 14.220000, -0.880000

Riyadh (RUH) to Aribinda (XAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Aribinda Airport (XAR) in Aribinda, Burkina Faso is 5,099 kilometers (3,168 miles / 2,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 12:28 in Riyadh, it's 09:28 in Aribinda. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Aribinda (XAR) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 69° (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 Aribinda Airport (XAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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