NGL
Ngala
South Africa
5,731 km
3,561 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,731 km
3,561 mi / 3,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NGL RUH
Airport Name Ngala Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code NGL RUH
ICAO Code FANG OERK
City Ngala Riyadh
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,357 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -24.390000, 31.330000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ngala (NGL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ngala Airport (NGL) in Ngala, South Africa to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,731 kilometers (3,561 miles / 3,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 04:56 in Ngala, it's 05:56 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,308 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Ngala Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ngala (NGL) follows a heading of 198° (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 Ngala Airport (NGL) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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