RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
2,779 km
1,727 miles
ZLX
Zalingei
Sudan
Distance
2,779 km
1,727 mi / 1,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH ZLX
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Zalingei Airport
IATA Code RUH ZLX
ICAO Code OERK HSZA
City Riyadh Zalingei
Country Saudi Arabia Sudan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,953 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 12.900000, 23.480000

Riyadh (RUH) to Zalingei (ZLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Zalingei Airport (ZLX) in Zalingei, Sudan is 2,779 kilometers (1,727 miles / 1,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Sudan. 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 11:11 in Riyadh, it's 10:11 in Zalingei.

The return flight from Zalingei (ZLX) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 58° (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 Zalingei Airport (ZLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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