KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
5,000 km
3,107 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,000 km
3,107 mi / 2,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KAB RUH
Airport Name Kariba International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KAB RUH
ICAO Code FVKB OERK
City Kariba Riyadh
Country Zimbabwe Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Harare Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,706 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -16.520000, 28.890000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kariba (KAB) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,000 kilometers (3,107 miles / 2,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 04:22 in Kariba, it's 05:22 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kariba (KAB) follows a heading of 205° (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 Kariba International Airport (KAB) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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