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

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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
NBO Nairobi 10h 32m SV → 4ZATKQ Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg flights
ADD Addis Ababa 10h 45m ETSVXY → A3AIET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Johannesburg flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 10h 55m EYGAMU → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Johannesburg flights
DOH Doha 10h 55m BAIBLA → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Johannesburg flights
DXB Dubai 11h 23m AFEKF3 → DEEKSA Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg flights
CAI Cairo 12h 5m AFE5F3 → MS Cairo (CAI) to Johannesburg flights
IST Istanbul 16h F3SVTK → 6ETK Istanbul (IST) to Johannesburg flights
LHR London 21h 22m BASVVS → AYBAIB London (LHR) to Johannesburg flights
HKG Hong Kong 22h 36m SVTK → CXJLLA Hong Kong (HKG) to Johannesburg flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 22h 43m SV → DELHNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Johannesburg flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Riyadh to Johannesburg
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RUH to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
NBO ~10h 32m ADD ~10h 45m AUH ~10h 55m DOH ~10h 55m DXB ~11h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
824
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
Johannesburg is 1 hour behind Riyadh.
RUH: +03 · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 5:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Facts

RUH–JNB Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RUH to JNB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jomo Kenyatta, Addis Ababa Bole and Zayed.
Johannesburg is 1 hour behind Riyadh.
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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 Jomo Kenyatta, Addis Ababa Bole and Zayed. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.