The straight-line distance from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Cape Town, South Africa is 7,171 km (4,456 miles).Cape Town is SSW of Riyadh.
Distance (km)
7,171
straight line
Distance (miles)
4,456
straight line
Flight Time
9 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSW
206° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 9 hr 30 min | 7,171 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 7,171 km (4,456 miles) |
| Bearing | 206° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Riyadh) | 24.7136°, 46.6753° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Riyadh to Cape Town is 7,171 km (4,456 miles). Cape Town is SSW of Riyadh.
A direct flight from Riyadh to Cape Town takes approximately 9 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Cape Town is SSW (206 degrees) from Riyadh.
The distance from Cape Town to Riyadh is the same: 7,171 km (4,456 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.