RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,773 km
3,587 miles
ULX
Ulusaba
South Africa
Distance
5,773 km
3,587 mi / 3,117 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH ULX
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Ulusaba Airport
IATA Code RUH ULX
ICAO Code OERK FAUS
City Riyadh Ulusaba
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -24.790000, 31.350000

Riyadh (RUH) to Ulusaba (ULX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Ulusaba Airport (ULX) in Ulusaba, South Africa is 5,773 kilometers (3,587 miles / 3,117 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 08:57 in Riyadh, it's 07:57 in Ulusaba.

The return flight from Ulusaba (ULX) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 18° (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 Ulusaba Airport (ULX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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