RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,242 km
3,878 miles
TBY
Tshabong
Botswana
Distance
6,242 km
3,878 mi / 3,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH TBY
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tshabong Airport
IATA Code RUH TBY
ICAO Code OERK FBTS
City Riyadh Tshabong
Country Saudi Arabia Botswana
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 2,049 ft 3,179 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -26.030000, 22.400000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tshabong (TBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tshabong Airport (TBY) in Tshabong, Botswana is 6,242 kilometers (3,878 miles / 3,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 Botswana. 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 11:21 in Riyadh, it's 10:21 in Tshabong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,130 feet between the two airports. Tshabong Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tshabong (TBY) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 27° (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 Tshabong Airport (TBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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