AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
6,835 km
4,247 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,835 km
4,247 mi / 3,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AFD RUH
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AFD RUH
ICAO Code FAPA OERK
City Port Alfred Riyadh
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 307 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 24.960000, 46.700000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,835 kilometers (4,247 miles / 3,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:41 in Port Alfred, it's 19:41 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,742 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Port Alfred Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Alfred Airport (AFD) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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