PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
6,922 km
4,301 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,922 km
4,301 mi / 3,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PLZ RUH
Airport Name Port Elizabeth Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PLZ RUH
ICAO Code FAPE OERK
City Port Elizabeth Riyadh
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 226 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -33.980000, 25.620000 24.960000, 46.700000

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,922 kilometers (4,301 miles / 3,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 02:08 in Port Elizabeth, it's 03:08 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,823 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Port Elizabeth Airport.

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

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