BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
4,694 km
2,917 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,694 km
2,917 mi / 2,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BLZ RUH
Airport Name Chileka International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BLZ RUH
ICAO Code FWCL OERK
City Blantyre Riyadh
Country Malawi Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,555 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 24.960000, 46.700000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,694 kilometers (2,917 miles / 2,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malawi with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:52 in Blantyre, it's 11:52 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 197° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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