RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,074 km
3,153 miles
SZA
Soyo
Angola
Distance
5,074 km
3,153 mi / 2,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
232°
southwest

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RUH SZA
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Soyo Airport
IATA Code RUH SZA
ICAO Code OERK FNSO
City Riyadh Soyo
Country Saudi Arabia Angola
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Luanda
Elevation 2,049 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -6.140000, 12.370000

Riyadh (RUH) to Soyo (SZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Soyo Airport (SZA) in Soyo, Angola is 5,074 kilometers (3,153 miles / 2,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 Angola. 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 17:08 in Riyadh, it's 15:08 in Soyo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,034 feet between the two airports. Soyo Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Soyo (SZA) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 46° (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 Soyo Airport (SZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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