RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
3,617 km
2,247 miles
SFA
Sfax
Tunisia
Distance
3,617 km
2,247 mi / 1,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SFA
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sfax Thyna International Airport
IATA Code RUH SFA
ICAO Code OERK DTTX
City Riyadh Sfax
Country Saudi Arabia Tunisia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Tunis
Elevation 2,049 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 34.720000, 10.690000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sfax (SFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) in Sfax, Tunisia is 3,617 kilometers (2,247 miles / 1,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Tunisia. 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 22:54 in Riyadh, it's 20:54 in Sfax.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,964 feet between the two airports. Sfax Thyna International Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Sfax (SFA) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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