RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,142 km
2,574 miles
SGX
Songea
Tanzania
Distance
4,142 km
2,574 mi / 2,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SGX
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Songea Airport
IATA Code RUH SGX
ICAO Code OERK HTSO
City Riyadh Songea
Country Saudi Arabia Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 2,049 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -10.680000, 35.580000

Riyadh (RUH) to Songea (SGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Songea Airport (SGX) in Songea, Tanzania is 4,142 kilometers (2,574 miles / 2,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 Tanzania. 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 19:51 in Riyadh, it's 19:51 in Songea.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,396 feet between the two airports. Songea Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Songea (SGX) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Songea Airport (SGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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