RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,289 km
3,287 miles
WKI
Hwange
Zimbabwe
Distance
5,289 km
3,287 mi / 2,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH WKI
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Hwange Airport
IATA Code RUH WKI
ICAO Code OERK FVWT
City Riyadh Hwange
Country Saudi Arabia Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Harare
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -18.360000, 26.520000

Riyadh (RUH) to Hwange (WKI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Hwange Airport (WKI) in Hwange, Zimbabwe is 5,289 kilometers (3,287 miles / 2,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 Zimbabwe. 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 10:43 in Riyadh, it's 09:43 in Hwange.

The return flight from Hwange (WKI) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 25° (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 Hwange Airport (WKI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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