RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,306 km
3,297 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
5,306 km
3,297 mi / 2,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SJQ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code RUH SJQ
ICAO Code OERK FLSS
City Riyadh Sesheke
Country Saudi Arabia Zambia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 2,049 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 5,306 kilometers (3,297 miles / 2,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Zambia. 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 23:49 in Riyadh, it's 22:49 in Sesheke.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,051 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 28° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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