RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,774 km
3,588 miles
XGN
Xangongo
Angola
Distance
5,774 km
3,588 mi / 3,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH XGN
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Xangongo Airport
IATA Code RUH XGN
ICAO Code OERK FNXA
City Riyadh Xangongo
Country Saudi Arabia Angola
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Luanda
Elevation 2,049 ft 3,635 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -16.760000, 14.970000

Riyadh (RUH) to Xangongo (XGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Xangongo Airport (XGN) in Xangongo, Angola is 5,774 kilometers (3,588 miles / 3,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Angola. 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 19:56 in Riyadh, it's 17:56 in Xangongo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,586 feet between the two airports. Xangongo Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Xangongo (XGN) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 37° (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 Xangongo Airport (XGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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