There are 2 ways to get from Johannesburg to Riyadh by plane or car
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Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Riyadh is to fly which costs 1600﷼ - 2200﷼ and takes 12h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Riyadh is to fly which takes 12h 29m and costs 1600﷼ - 2200﷼.
The distance between Johannesburg and Riyadh is 6082 km. The road distance is 10053.2 km.
It takes approximately 12h 29m to get from Johannesburg to Riyadh, including transfers.
Riyadh is 1h ahead of Johannesburg. It is currently 12:16 AM in Johannesburg and 1:16 AM in Riyadh.
Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg to Riyadh is 10053 km. It takes approximately 5 days 19h to drive from Johannesburg to Riyadh.
There are 2643+ hotels available in Riyadh.
What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?
Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, and four other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Riyadh (RUH) every 4 hours.
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Riyadh via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 950–3,300
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Riyadh via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 850–2,800
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Riyadh via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,200–3,300
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Riyadh via Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,200–3,200
- Website
- etihad.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Riyadh via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SAR 700–2,000
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