RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,569 km
4,082 miles
UTT
Mthatha
South Africa
Distance
6,569 km
4,082 mi / 3,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH UTT
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport K. D. Matanzima Airport
IATA Code RUH UTT
ICAO Code OERK FAUT
City Riyadh Mthatha
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,400 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -31.550000, 28.670000

Riyadh (RUH) to Mthatha (UTT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) in Mthatha, South Africa is 6,569 kilometers (4,082 miles / 3,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 16:04 in Riyadh, it's 15:04 in Mthatha.

The return flight from Mthatha (UTT) 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 K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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