Flights London → Riyadh
LHR → RUH
How long is the flight from London to Riyadh?
The flight from London (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH) takes about 6h 36m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Riyadh, operating with a mix of Boeing 747-400 and Boeing 777 aircraft. The destination airport in Riyadh sees approximately 27.9 million passengers per year, indicating high traffic and demand for this route.
The London (LHR) → Riyadh (RUH) route is operated by British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Riyadh the average ATFM delay is 2.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Riyadh: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH) heads east for about 4,940 km, a flight time of roughly 6h 36m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Riyadh it is 2.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-RUH
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Frequently asked questions about LHR-RUH
The flight from London (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH) takes about 6h 36m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Riyadh, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Riyadh route is about 4,940 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
