Distance From Svalbard Airport, Longyear to King Khaled International Airport, LYR - RUH Distance

The distance from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 3813 miles or 6136 kilometers or 3311 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Longyearbyen ( Norway ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Longyearbyen and Riyadh takes around 8 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Svalbard Airport, Longyear, Longyearbyen, Norway to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 8 hours 45 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LYR - RUH

Kilometers		6136 km
Statute Miles		3813 miles
Nautical Miles		3311 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 45 minutes

Svalbard Airport, Longyear to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - LYR to RUH Flight Path

Location of Svalbard Airport, Longyear & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Longyearbyen to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Longyearbyen, Norway and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LYR - RUH

Time difference between Longyearbyen (Norway) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 2 Hours.
Riyadh time is 2 Hours ahead of Longyearbyen.

Location	Local Time
Longyearbyen (Norway)	2025-12-15, 14:15:27 CET
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-15, 16:15:27 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR / ENSB) Longyearbyen, Norway

Destination

King Khaled International Airport (RUH / OERK) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia