Johannesburg to Riyadh (JNB–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between JNB and RUH. Nearest airports to JNB with scheduled service: Lanseria International Airport (HLA, 24 mi) · Mmabatho International Airport (MBD, 169 mi) · Polokwane International Airport (PTG, 176 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ADD Addis Ababa 10h 20m A3AIET → ETGFXY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Riyadh flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 10h 40m EYGFMU → EYGAKL Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh flights
DXB Dubai 11h 3m DEEKSA → AZEKF3 Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh flights
DOH Doha 11h 50m ATAYB6 → AYB6BA Doha (DOH) to Riyadh flights
NBO Nairobi 12h 45m 4ZATCV → XY Nairobi (NBO) to Riyadh flights
CAI Cairo 13h 20m A3EYMS → AFE5F3 Cairo (CAI) to Riyadh flights
IST Istanbul 16h 15m 6ETGTK → SVTKXY Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh flights
LHR London 20h 25m AYBAIB → SVVS London (LHR) to Riyadh flights
AMS Amsterdam 22h 35m KL → KLSV Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh flights
HKG Hong Kong 23h 25m CX → SV Hong Kong (HKG) to Riyadh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Johannesburg to Riyadh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between JNB and RUH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
ADD ~10h 20m AUH ~10h 40m DXB ~11h 3m DOH ~11h 50m NBO ~12h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
984
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 7:00 PM in Riyadh.
Facts

JNB–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Riyadh route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: RUH
Full nameKing Khalid International Airport
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to RUH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Addis Ababa Bole, Zayed and Dubai.
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Addis Ababa Bole, Zayed and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.