Distance From Cardiff International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, CWL - RUH Distance

The distance from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 3188 miles or 5130 kilometers or 2768 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 Cardiff ( United Kingdom ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cardiff and Riyadh takes around 7 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cardiff International Airport, Cardiff, United Kingdom to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 7 hours 19 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 • CWL - RUH

Kilometers		5130 km
Statute Miles		3188 miles
Nautical Miles		2768 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 19 minutes

Cardiff International Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - CWL to RUH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Cardiff, United Kingdom and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Cardiff, United Kingdom and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CWL - RUH

Time difference between Cardiff (United Kingdom) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 3 Hours.
Riyadh time is 3 Hours ahead of Cardiff.

Location	Local Time
Cardiff (United Kingdom)	2025-01-16, 09:07:35 GMT
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-01-16, 12:07:35 +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

Cardiff International Airport (CWL / EGFF) Cardiff, United Kingdom

Destination

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