RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,398 km
3,976 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
6,398 km
3,976 mi / 3,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
201°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

RUH TCU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code RUH TCU
ICAO Code OERK FATN
City Riyadh Homeward
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,049 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Riyadh (RUH) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 6,398 kilometers (3,976 miles / 3,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 South Africa. 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 12:52 in Riyadh, it's 11:52 in Homeward.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,892 feet between the two airports. Thaba Nchu Tar Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Homeward (TCU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 21° (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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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