FNC
Funchal
Portugal
6,153 km
3,823 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,153 km
3,823 mi / 3,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

FNC RUH
Airport Name Madeira Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code FNC RUH
ICAO Code LPMA OERK
City Funchal Riyadh
Country Portugal Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 192 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 32.700000, -16.770000 24.960000, 46.700000

Funchal (FNC) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madeira Airport (FNC) in Funchal, Portugal to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,153 kilometers (3,823 miles / 3,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Portugal with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:04 in Funchal, it's 19:04 in Riyadh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,857 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Madeira Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Funchal (FNC) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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