There are 2 ways to get from Cape Town to Riyadh by plane or car
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Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Riyadh is to fly which costs 1100﷼ - 3300﷼ and takes 13h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Riyadh is to fly which takes 13h 7m and costs 1100﷼ - 3300﷼.
The distance between Cape Town and Riyadh is 7254 km. The road distance is 11449.8 km.
It takes approximately 13h 7m to get from Cape Town to Riyadh, including transfers.
Riyadh is 1h ahead of Cape Town. It is currently 11:46 AM in Cape Town and 12:46 PM in Riyadh.
Yes, the driving distance between Cape Town to Riyadh is 11450 km. It takes approximately 6 days 8h to drive from Cape Town to Riyadh.
There are 2472+ hotels available in Riyadh.
What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?
Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, and three other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Riyadh (RUH) every 4 hours.
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Riyadh via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,200–4,000
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