BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
5,370 km
3,337 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,370 km
3,337 mi / 2,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BUQ RUH
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BUQ RUH
ICAO Code FVBU OERK
City Bulawayo Riyadh
Country Zimbabwe Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Harare Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,359 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 24.960000, 46.700000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,370 kilometers (3,337 miles / 2,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 07:12 in Bulawayo, it's 08:12 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,310 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 203° (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 Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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