KXE
Klerksdorp
South Africa
6,149 km
3,821 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,149 km
3,821 mi / 3,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KXE RUH
Airport Name P C Pelser Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KXE RUH
ICAO Code FAKD OERK
City Klerksdorp Riyadh
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,444 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -26.870000, 26.720000 24.960000, 46.700000

Klerksdorp (KXE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from P C Pelser Airport (KXE) in Klerksdorp, South Africa to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,149 kilometers (3,821 miles / 3,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 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 01:27 in Klerksdorp, it's 02:27 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,395 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than P C Pelser Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Klerksdorp (KXE) follows a heading of 202° (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 P C Pelser Airport (KXE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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