Riyadh to Frankfurt am Main
5h 45m The flight from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) covers 4,293 km (2,667 miles) and takes approximately 5h 45m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 321°, passing near 39.0° N, 31.0° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 7h 48m | 8h 14m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 5h 30m | 5h 55m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 4h 46m | 5h 11m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 5h 03m | 5h 28m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| RUH | FRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | King Khalid International Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport |
| City | Riyadh | Frankfurt am Main |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Germany |
| ICAO | OERK | EDDF |
| Coordinates | 24.9576, 46.6988 | 50.0267, 8.5584 |
| Elevation | 2,049 ft | 364 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Frankfurt am Main?
A non-stop flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) takes about 5h 45m. The great-circle distance is 4,293 km (2,667 miles, 2,318 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 321°.
How far is Riyadh from Frankfurt am Main?
4,293 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 2,667 miles or 2,318 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between RUH and FRA?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 4,293 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.