Distance From Tzaneen Airport to King Khaled International Airport, LTA - RUH Distance

The distance from Tzaneen Airport (LTA) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 3544 miles or 5704 kilometers or 3078 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 Tzaneen ( South Africa ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tzaneen and Riyadh takes around 8 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tzaneen Airport, Tzaneen, South Africa to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 8 hours 8 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 • LTA - RUH

Kilometers		5704 km
Statute Miles		3544 miles
Nautical Miles		3078 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 8 minutes

Tzaneen Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - LTA to RUH Flight Path

Location of Tzaneen Airport & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tzaneen to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tzaneen, South Africa and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Tzaneen, South Africa and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LTA - RUH

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

Location	Local Time
Tzaneen (South Africa)	2026-07-25, 03:47:16 SAST
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-07-25, 04:47:16 +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

Tzaneen Airport (LTA / FATZ) Tzaneen, South Africa

Destination

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