RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,706 km
3,546 miles
SDD
Lubango
Angola
Distance
5,706 km
3,546 mi / 3,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SDD
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Lubango Airport
IATA Code RUH SDD
ICAO Code OERK FNUB
City Riyadh Lubango
Country Saudi Arabia Angola
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Luanda
Elevation 2,049 ft 5,778 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -14.920000, 13.570000

Riyadh (RUH) to Lubango (SDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Lubango Airport (SDD) in Lubango, Angola is 5,706 kilometers (3,546 miles / 3,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:23 in Riyadh, it's 17:23 in Lubango.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,729 feet between the two airports. Lubango Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lubango (SDD) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Lubango Airport (SDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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