RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,460 km
3,392 miles
XNU
Nouna
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,460 km
3,392 mi / 2,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH XNU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Nouna Airport
IATA Code RUH XNU
ICAO Code OERK DFON
City Riyadh Nouna
Country Saudi Arabia Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 2,049 ft 886 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 12.750000, -3.870000

Riyadh (RUH) to Nouna (XNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Nouna Airport (XNU) in Nouna, Burkina Faso is 5,460 kilometers (3,392 miles / 2,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 11:33 in Riyadh, it's 08:33 in Nouna. 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 1,163 feet between the two airports. Nouna Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Nouna (XNU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 68° (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 Nouna Airport (XNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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