ALJ
Alexander Bay
South Africa
6,770 km
4,207 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,770 km
4,207 mi / 3,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ALJ RUH
Airport Name Alexander Bay Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ALJ RUH
ICAO Code FAAB OERK
City Alexander Bay Riyadh
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 98 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -28.570000, 16.530000 24.960000, 46.700000

Alexander Bay (ALJ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) in Alexander Bay, South Africa to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,770 kilometers (4,207 miles / 3,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 South Africa with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:33 in Alexander Bay, it's 12:33 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,951 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Alexander Bay Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Alexander Bay (ALJ) follows a heading of 210° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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