RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,397 km
3,975 miles
SMY
Simenti
Senegal
Distance
6,397 km
3,975 mi / 3,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH SMY
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Simenti Airport
IATA Code RUH SMY
ICAO Code OERK GOTS
City Riyadh Simenti
Country Saudi Arabia Senegal
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Dakar
Elevation 2,049 ft 171 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 13.050000, -13.300000

Riyadh (RUH) to Simenti (SMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Simenti Airport (SMY) in Simenti, Senegal is 6,397 kilometers (3,975 miles / 3,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Senegal. 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 09:20 in Riyadh, it's 06:20 in Simenti. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,878 feet between the two airports. Simenti Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Simenti (SMY) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Simenti Airport (SMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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