Distance From Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, PLZ - RUH Distance

The distance from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 4301 miles or 6922 kilometers or 3735 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) ( South Africa ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Riyadh takes around 9 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 9 hours 53 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • PLZ - RUH

Kilometers		6922 km
Statute Miles		4301 miles
Nautical Miles		3735 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 53 minutes

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - PLZ to RUH Flight Path

Location of Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PLZ - RUH

Time difference between Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (South Africa) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 1 Hours.
Riyadh time is 1 Hours ahead of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).

Location	Local Time
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (South Africa)	2026-07-28, 21:45:06 SAST
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-07-28, 22:45:06 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ / FAPE) Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa

Destination

King Khaled International Airport (RUH / OERK) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia