NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
5,862 km
3,642 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,862 km
3,642 mi / 3,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NLP RUH
Airport Name Nelspruit Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code NLP RUH
ICAO Code FANS OERK
City Nelspruit Riyadh
Country South Africa Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,875 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -25.500000, 30.910000 24.960000, 46.700000

Nelspruit (NLP) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,862 kilometers (3,642 miles / 3,165 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 02:13 in Nelspruit, it's 03:13 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Nelspruit (NLP) 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 Nelspruit Airport (NLP) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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