JOH
Port St Johns
South Africa
6,550 km
4,070 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,550 km
4,070 mi / 3,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JOH RUH
Airport Name Port St Johns Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code JOH RUH
ICAO Code FAPJ OERK
City Port St Johns Riyadh
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,227 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -31.610000, 29.520000 24.960000, 46.700000

Port St Johns (JOH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port St Johns Airport (JOH) in Port St Johns, South Africa to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,550 kilometers (4,070 miles / 3,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 17:27 in Port St Johns, it's 18:27 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Port St Johns (JOH) follows a heading of 197° (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 St Johns Airport (JOH) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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