RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,420 km
3,368 miles
SVT
Savuti
Botswana
Distance
5,420 km
3,368 mi / 2,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SVT
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Savuti Airport
IATA Code RUH SVT
ICAO Code OERK FBSV
City Riyadh Savuti
Country Saudi Arabia Botswana
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 2,049 ft 3,150 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -18.520000, 24.080000

Riyadh (RUH) to Savuti (SVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Savuti Airport (SVT) in Savuti, Botswana is 5,420 kilometers (3,368 miles / 2,926 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 Botswana. 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 21:20 in Riyadh, it's 20:20 in Savuti.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,101 feet between the two airports. Savuti Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Savuti (SVT) 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 Savuti Airport (SVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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