RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,021 km
2,499 miles
YOL
Yola
Nigeria
Distance
4,021 km
2,499 mi / 2,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH YOL
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Yola Airport
IATA Code RUH YOL
ICAO Code OERK DNYO
City Riyadh Yola
Country Saudi Arabia Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Lagos
Elevation 2,049 ft 599 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 9.260000, 12.430000

Riyadh (RUH) to Yola (YOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Yola Airport (YOL) in Yola, Nigeria is 4,021 kilometers (2,499 miles / 2,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Nigeria. 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 05:08 in Riyadh, it's 03:08 in Yola.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,450 feet between the two airports. Yola Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Yola (YOL) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 60° (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 Yola Airport (YOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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