JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,992 km
3,723 miles
XXN
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,992 km
3,723 mi / 3,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
21°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

JNB XXN
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Riyadh Air Base
IATA Code JNB XXN
ICAO Code FAOR OERY
City Johannesburg Riyadh
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,082 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 24.710000, 46.730000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Riyadh (XXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Riyadh Air Base (XXN) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,992 kilometers (3,723 miles / 3,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 06:07 in Johannesburg, it's 07:07 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,476 feet between the two airports. Riyadh Air Base sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (XXN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 201° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Riyadh Air Base (XXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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