RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
7,429 km
4,616 miles
VXE
Sao Pedro
Cape Verde
Distance
7,429 km
4,616 mi / 4,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH VXE
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sao Pedro Airport
IATA Code RUH VXE
ICAO Code OERK GVSV
City Riyadh Sao Pedro
Country Saudi Arabia Cape Verde
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 2,049 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 16.830000, -25.060000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sao Pedro (VXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sao Pedro Airport (VXE) in Sao Pedro, Cape Verde is 7,429 kilometers (4,616 miles / 4,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 03:51 in Riyadh, it's 23:51 in Sao Pedro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,983 feet between the two airports. Sao Pedro Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Pedro (VXE) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Sao Pedro Airport (VXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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