RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,108 km
3,795 miles
VYD
Vryheid
South Africa
Distance
6,108 km
3,795 mi / 3,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH VYD
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Vryheid Airport
IATA Code RUH VYD
ICAO Code OERK FAVY
City Riyadh Vryheid
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,049 ft 3,799 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -27.790000, 30.800000

Riyadh (RUH) to Vryheid (VYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Vryheid Airport (VYD) in Vryheid, South Africa is 6,108 kilometers (3,795 miles / 3,298 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 22:44 in Riyadh, it's 21:44 in Vryheid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,750 feet between the two airports. Vryheid Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Vryheid (VYD) 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 Vryheid Airport (VYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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