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Flights from Abuja to Riyadh
There are no direct flights from Abuja to Riyadh. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Doha, about 8h 49m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 49m
Abuja to Riyadh at a glance
Fastest journey8h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Doha
Best ways to fly from Abuja to Riyadh
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 4,504 km2,797 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 49mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hRiyadh vs Abuja
- Currency in Riyadh
- SAR
- Airports
- ABV → RUH
Flights from Abuja to Riyadh: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Abuja to Riyadh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Doha and Addis Ababa. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abuja to Riyadh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,504 km.
Where do you change planes between Abuja and Riyadh?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Doha (DOH) and Addis Ababa (ADD). EgyptAir flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abuja and Riyadh?
Abuja: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
What is the time difference between Abuja and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of Abuja.





