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Flights from Riyadh to Cape Town
There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Doha, about 11h 29m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 11h 29m
Riyadh to Cape Town at a glance
Fastest journey11h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha
Best ways to fly from Riyadh to Cape Town
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 7,171 km4,453 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 29mestimate
- Time difference
- -1hCape Town vs Riyadh
- Currency in Cape Town
- ZAR
- Airports
- RUH → CPT
Flights from Riyadh to Cape Town: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Doha and Dubai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,171 km.
Where do you change planes between Riyadh and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB) and Nairobi (NBO). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Cape Town?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 1 hour behind Riyadh.
