KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
4,459 km
2,771 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,459 km
2,771 mi / 2,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KBQ RUH
Airport Name Kasungu Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KBQ RUH
ICAO Code FWKG OERK
City Kasungu Riyadh
Country Malawi Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,470 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -13.010000, 33.470000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kasungu (KBQ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,459 kilometers (2,771 miles / 2,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Malawi 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 21:09 in Kasungu, it's 22:09 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,421 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Kasungu Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kasungu (KBQ) 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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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