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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Riyadh (RUH)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CPTFACT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Great Circle Path
7,194 km4,470 miles • 3,884 NM
Destination Airport
OERKRUH
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
King Khalid International Airport
Direct Distance
7,194 km
4,470 Statute Miles
3,884 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
8h 58m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
647 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
28° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
8h 58m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
8h 19m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
14h 20m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🌐 SA
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
- City / Country: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO Code: OERK
- Coordinates: 24.9576°, 46.6988°
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Elevation: 2049 ft
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