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LHR to AKH: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Al Kharj (Prince Sultan Air Base)
3,153 mi
5,074 km · 2,740 nm
6h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,153 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 39m 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
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, 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 LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 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 LHR from AKH?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Al Kharj (AKH) is 3,153 miles (5,074 km, 2,740 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to AKH?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 39m 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 London and Al Kharj?
Al Kharj is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to AKH?
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