RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,050 km
3,759 miles
ZSS
Sassandra
Ivory Coast
Distance
6,050 km
3,759 mi / 3,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
257°
west southwest

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RUH ZSS
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sassandra Airport
IATA Code RUH ZSS
ICAO Code OERK DISS
City Riyadh Sassandra
Country Saudi Arabia Ivory Coast
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Abidjan
Elevation 2,049 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 4.930000, -6.130000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sassandra (ZSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sassandra Airport (ZSS) in Sassandra, Ivory Coast is 6,050 kilometers (3,759 miles / 3,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Ivory Coast. 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 20:07 in Riyadh, it's 17:07 in Sassandra. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,846 feet between the two airports. Sassandra Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Sassandra (ZSS) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 63° (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 Sassandra Airport (ZSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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