RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,666 km
4,142 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
6,666 km
4,142 mi / 3,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH UTW
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code RUH UTW
ICAO Code OERK FAQT
City Riyadh Queenstown
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,049 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Riyadh (RUH) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 6,666 kilometers (4,142 miles / 3,599 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 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 17:08 in Riyadh, it's 16:08 in Queenstown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,588 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (UTW) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 21° (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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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