EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
6,175 km
3,837 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,175 km
3,837 mi / 3,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
16°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

EMG RUH
Airport Name Empangeni Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code EMG RUH
ICAO Code FAEM OERK
City Empangeni Riyadh
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 251 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -28.720000, 31.890000 24.960000, 46.700000

Empangeni (EMG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,175 kilometers (3,837 miles / 3,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 18:52 in Empangeni, it's 19:52 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,798 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Empangeni Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Empangeni (EMG) follows a heading of 196° (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 Empangeni Airport (EMG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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