RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,420 km
3,989 miles
SKQ
Sekakes
Lesotho
Distance
6,420 km
3,989 mi / 3,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SKQ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sekakes Airport
IATA Code RUH SKQ
ICAO Code OERK FXSK
City Riyadh Sekakes
Country Saudi Arabia Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Maseru
Elevation 2,049 ft 5,700 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -30.040000, 28.370000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sekakes (SKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sekakes Airport (SKQ) in Sekakes, Lesotho is 6,420 kilometers (3,989 miles / 3,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 Lesotho. 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 00:59 in Riyadh, it's 23:59 in Sekakes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,651 feet between the two airports. Sekakes 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 Sekakes (SKQ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 20° (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 Sekakes Airport (SKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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