KOF
Komatipoort
South Africa
5,825 km
3,619 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,825 km
3,619 mi / 3,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KOF RUH
Airport Name Komatipoort Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KOF RUH
ICAO Code FAKP OERK
City Komatipoort Riyadh
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 541 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -25.440000, 31.930000 24.960000, 46.700000

Komatipoort (KOF) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Komatipoort Airport (KOF) in Komatipoort, South Africa to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,825 kilometers (3,619 miles / 3,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 05:52 in Komatipoort, it's 06:52 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,508 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Komatipoort Airport.

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

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