Riyadh to Johannesburg Distance
6,004 km · 3,731 miles · 8 h 0 min flight
The distance from Riyadh to Johannesburg is 6,004 km (3,731 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 8 h 0 min. Johannesburg is 1 hour behind Riyadh.
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Johannesburg
South Africa
- Kilometres
- 6,004
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 3,731
- 3,242 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 8 h 0 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −1 hour
- Johannesburg vs Riyadh
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Riyadh | South-southwest (201°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Johannesburg | North-northeast (21°) |
| Halfway point | 0.77° S, 37.44° E |
| Riyadh coordinates | 24.69° N, 46.72° E |
| Johannesburg coordinates | 26.20° S, 28.04° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Johannesburg from Riyadh?
6,004 kilometres or 3,731 miles (3,242 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg?
About 8 h 0 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 1 hour behind Riyadh right now.
In which direction is Johannesburg from Riyadh?
Johannesburg lies to the south-southwest of Riyadh (initial bearing 201°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.