RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,481 km
4,027 miles
UTG
Quthing
Lesotho
Distance
6,481 km
4,027 mi / 3,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH UTG
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Quthing Airport
IATA Code RUH UTG
ICAO Code OERK FXQG
City Riyadh Quthing
Country Saudi Arabia Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Maseru
Elevation 2,049 ft 5,350 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -30.410000, 27.690000

Riyadh (RUH) to Quthing (UTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Quthing Airport (UTG) in Quthing, Lesotho is 6,481 kilometers (4,027 miles / 3,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 Lesotho. 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 15:50 in Riyadh, it's 14:50 in Quthing.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,301 feet between the two airports. Quthing 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 Quthing (UTG) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 20° (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 Quthing Airport (UTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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