RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,431 km
3,996 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
6,431 km
3,996 mi / 3,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
214°
south southwest

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RUH SZM
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code RUH SZM
ICAO Code OERK FYSS
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Namibia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 6,431 kilometers (3,996 miles / 3,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 12:29 in Riyadh, it's 11:29 in Sesriem Airstrip.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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