RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,784 km
3,594 miles
SZK
Skukuza
South Africa
Distance
5,784 km
3,594 mi / 3,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SZK
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Skukuza Airport
IATA Code RUH SZK
ICAO Code OERK FASZ
City Riyadh Skukuza
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,020 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -24.960000, 31.590000

Riyadh (RUH) to Skukuza (SZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Skukuza Airport (SZK) in Skukuza, South Africa is 5,784 kilometers (3,594 miles / 3,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 South Africa. 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 00:21 in Riyadh, it's 23:21 in Skukuza.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,029 feet between the two airports. Skukuza Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Skukuza (SZK) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 17° (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 Skukuza Airport (SZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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