RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,528 km
4,056 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
6,528 km
4,056 mi / 3,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH UTN
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code RUH UTN
ICAO Code OERK FAUP
City Riyadh Upington
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Riyadh (RUH) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 6,528 kilometers (4,056 miles / 3,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 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 08:04 in Riyadh, it's 07:04 in Upington.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) 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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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