RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,717 km
4,174 miles
ZIG
Ziguinchor
Senegal
Distance
6,717 km
4,174 mi / 3,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH ZIG
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Ziguinchor Airport
IATA Code RUH ZIG
ICAO Code OERK GOGG
City Riyadh Ziguinchor
Country Saudi Arabia Senegal
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Dakar
Elevation 2,049 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 12.560000, -16.280000

Riyadh (RUH) to Ziguinchor (ZIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) in Ziguinchor, Senegal is 6,717 kilometers (4,174 miles / 3,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Senegal. 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 13:55 in Riyadh, it's 10:55 in Ziguinchor. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,974 feet between the two airports. Ziguinchor Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Ziguinchor (ZIG) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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