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Flight Distance from London (LGW) to Riyadh (RUH)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LGWEGKK
London, United Kingdom
London Gatwick Airport
Great Circle Path
4,911 km3,052 miles • 2,652 NM
Destination Airport
OERKRUH
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
King Khalid International Airport
Direct Distance
4,911 km
3,052 Statute Miles
2,652 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
6h 17m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
442 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
108° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
6h 17m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
5h 50m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
9h 57m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇬🇧 United Kingdom→🌐 SA
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- City / Country: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGKK
- Coordinates: 51.1487°, -0.1857°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 202 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
- City / Country: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO Code: OERK
- Coordinates: 24.9576°, 46.6988°
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Elevation: 2049 ft
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