RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,078 km
3,155 miles
ZGM
Ngoma
Zambia
Distance
5,078 km
3,155 mi / 2,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH ZGM
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Ngoma Airport
IATA Code RUH ZGM
ICAO Code OERK FLNA
City Riyadh Ngoma
Country Saudi Arabia Zambia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 2,049 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -15.970000, 25.930000

Riyadh (RUH) to Ngoma (ZGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Ngoma Airport (ZGM) in Ngoma, Zambia is 5,078 kilometers (3,155 miles / 2,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Zambia. 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 14:12 in Riyadh, it's 13:12 in Ngoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,351 feet between the two airports. Ngoma Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Ngoma (ZGM) 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 Ngoma Airport (ZGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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