LAY
Ladysmith
South Africa
6,223 km
3,867 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,223 km
3,867 mi / 3,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
19°
north northeast

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LAY RUH
Airport Name Ladysmith Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LAY RUH
ICAO Code FALY OERK
City Ladysmith Riyadh
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,548 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -28.580000, 29.750000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ladysmith (LAY) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,223 kilometers (3,867 miles / 3,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 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 14:57 in Ladysmith, it's 15:57 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,499 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Ladysmith Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ladysmith (LAY) follows a heading of 198° (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 Ladysmith Airport (LAY) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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