RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,007 km
2,490 miles
SUT
Sumbawanga
Tanzania
Distance
4,007 km
2,490 mi / 2,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SUT
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sumbawanga Airport
IATA Code RUH SUT
ICAO Code OERK HTSU
City Riyadh Sumbawanga
Country Saudi Arabia Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 2,049 ft 5,920 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -7.970000, 31.670000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sumbawanga (SUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) in Sumbawanga, Tanzania is 4,007 kilometers (2,490 miles / 2,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 07:11 in Riyadh, it's 07:11 in Sumbawanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,871 feet between the two airports. Sumbawanga 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 Sumbawanga (SUT) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 24° (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 Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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