RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,969 km
4,330 miles
VRE
Vredendal
South Africa
Distance
6,969 km
4,330 mi / 3,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
207°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH VRE
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Vredendal Airport
IATA Code RUH VRE
ICAO Code OERK FAVR
City Riyadh Vredendal
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,049 ft 330 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -31.640000, 18.540000

Riyadh (RUH) to Vredendal (VRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Vredendal Airport (VRE) in Vredendal, South Africa is 6,969 kilometers (4,330 miles / 3,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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 01:29 in Riyadh, it's 00:29 in Vredendal.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,719 feet between the two airports. Vredendal Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Vredendal (VRE) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 29° (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 Vredendal Airport (VRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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