ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
6,180 km
3,840 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,180 km
3,840 mi / 3,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ERS RUH
Airport Name Eros Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ERS RUH
ICAO Code FYWE OERK
City Windhoek Riyadh
Country Namibia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,575 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 24.960000, 46.700000

Windhoek (ERS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,180 kilometers (3,840 miles / 3,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Namibia 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 14:17 in Windhoek, it's 15:17 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,526 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Eros Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 214° (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 Eros Airport (ERS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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