BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
3,401 km
2,113 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,401 km
2,113 mi / 1,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
42°
northeast

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BZU RUH
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BZU RUH
ICAO Code FZKJ OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country DR Congo Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,378 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 24.960000, 46.700000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,401 kilometers (2,113 miles / 1,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo 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 09:58 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 10:58 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 227° (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 Buta Zega Airport (BZU) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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