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ESH to AKH: distance & flight time
Shoreham By Sea (Shoreham Airport) → Al Kharj (Prince Sultan Air Base)
3,133 mi
5,041 km · 2,722 nm
6h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,133 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 37m 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
- ESH — Shoreham Airport · Shoreham By Sea, 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 ESH
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport22 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport44 mi away
- QUG · Chichester/Goodwood Airport20 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome27 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 ESH from AKH?
The flight distance from Shoreham By Sea (ESH) to Al Kharj (AKH) is 3,133 miles (5,041 km, 2,722 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ESH to AKH?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 37m 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 Shoreham By Sea and Al Kharj?
Al Kharj is 2 hours ahead of Shoreham By Sea.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ESH to AKH?
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