HLA
Johannesburg
South Africa
6,008 km
3,733 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,008 km
3,733 mi / 3,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
21°
north northeast

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HLA RUH
Airport Name Lanseria Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HLA RUH
ICAO Code FALA OERK
City Johannesburg Riyadh
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,517 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -25.940000, 27.930000 24.960000, 46.700000

Johannesburg (HLA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanseria Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg, South Africa to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,008 kilometers (3,733 miles / 3,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 16:47 in Johannesburg, it's 17:47 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,468 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Lanseria Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Johannesburg (HLA) follows a heading of 201° (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 Lanseria Airport (HLA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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