RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,328 km
3,932 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
6,328 km
3,932 mi / 3,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SWP
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code RUH SWP
ICAO Code OERK FYSM
City Riyadh Swakopmund
Country Saudi Arabia Namibia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 2,049 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Riyadh (RUH) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 6,328 kilometers (3,932 miles / 3,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Namibia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:48 in Riyadh, it's 19:48 in Swakopmund.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,842 feet between the two airports. Swakopmund Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Swakopmund (SWP) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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