CDO
Cradock
South Africa
6,733 km
4,184 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,733 km
4,184 mi / 3,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CDO RUH
Airport Name Cradock Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CDO RUH
ICAO Code FACD OERK
City Cradock Riyadh
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,110 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -32.160000, 25.650000 24.960000, 46.700000

Cradock (CDO) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cradock Airport (CDO) in Cradock, South Africa to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,733 kilometers (4,184 miles / 3,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 17:18 in Cradock, it's 18:18 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,061 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Cradock Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Cradock (CDO) follows a heading of 200° (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 Cradock Airport (CDO) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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