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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
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.
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.



