RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,624 km
3,495 miles
THY
Thohoyandou
South Africa
Distance
5,624 km
3,495 mi / 3,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH THY
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Thohoyandou Airport
IATA Code RUH THY
ICAO Code OERK FATH
City Riyadh Thohoyandou
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -23.080000, 30.380000

Riyadh (RUH) to Thohoyandou (THY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Thohoyandou Airport (THY) in Thohoyandou, South Africa is 5,624 kilometers (3,495 miles / 3,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 21:33 in Riyadh, it's 20:33 in Thohoyandou.

The return flight from Thohoyandou (THY) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 19° (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 Thohoyandou Airport (THY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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