RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,133 km
3,189 miles
XBO
Boulsa
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,133 km
3,189 mi / 2,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH XBO
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Boulsa Airport
IATA Code RUH XBO
ICAO Code OERK DFEA
City Riyadh Boulsa
Country Saudi Arabia Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 2,049 ft 984 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 12.650000, -0.570000

Riyadh (RUH) to Boulsa (XBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Boulsa Airport (XBO) in Boulsa, Burkina Faso is 5,133 kilometers (3,189 miles / 2,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 13:51 in Riyadh, it's 10:51 in Boulsa. 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 1,065 feet between the two airports. Boulsa Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Boulsa (XBO) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 67° (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 Boulsa Airport (XBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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