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Flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Doha, about 10h 02m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 02m
RUHJNBADD

Riyadh to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey10h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha

Best ways to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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RUH Addis Ababa (ADD) JNB
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 02m
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RUH Doha (DOH) JNB
Leg 1: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 55m
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RUH Dubai (DXB) JNB
Leg 1: Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~11h 36m
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RUH Abu Dhabi (AUH) JNB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 22m
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RUH Cairo (CAI) JNB
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~12h 21m
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RUH Nairobi (NBO) JNB
Leg 1: Flynas · Leg 2: Airlink, Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~11h 01m
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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
6,005 km3,729 miles
Journey time
10h 02mestimate
Time difference
-1hJohannesburg vs Riyadh
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
RUH → JNB, HLA

Flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg?
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 Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,005 km.
Where do you change planes between Riyadh and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Johannesburg?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 1 hour behind Riyadh.

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