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BBS to AKH: distance & flight time
Blackbushe (Blackbushe Airport) → Al Kharj (Prince Sultan Air Base)
3,166 mi
5,095 km · 2,751 nm
6h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,166 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 40m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BBS — Blackbushe Airport · Blackbushe, United Kingdom
- AKH — Prince Sultan Air Base · Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BBS
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport19 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport31 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport5 mi away
- ODH · RAF Odiham7 mi away
Near AKH
- XXN · Riyadh Air Base70 mi away
- RUH · King Khaled International Airport83 mi away
- HOF · Al Ahsa Airport146 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BBS from AKH?
The flight distance from Blackbushe (BBS) to Al Kharj (AKH) is 3,166 miles (5,095 km, 2,751 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BBS to AKH?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 40m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Blackbushe and Al Kharj?
Al Kharj is 2 hours ahead of Blackbushe.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BBS to AKH?
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