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BEX to AKH: distance & flight time
Benson (RAF Benson) → Al Kharj (Prince Sultan Air Base)
3,182 mi
5,121 km · 2,765 nm
6h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,182 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 42m 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
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, 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 BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 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 BEX from AKH?
The flight distance from Benson (BEX) to Al Kharj (AKH) is 3,182 miles (5,121 km, 2,765 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BEX to AKH?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 42m 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 Benson and Al Kharj?
Al Kharj is 2 hours ahead of Benson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BEX to AKH?
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