LMB
Salima
Malawi
4,502 km
2,797 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,502 km
2,797 mi / 2,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LMB RUH
Airport Name Salima Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LMB RUH
ICAO Code FWSM OERK
City Salima Riyadh
Country Malawi Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,688 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -13.760000, 34.580000 24.960000, 46.700000

Salima (LMB) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,502 kilometers (2,797 miles / 2,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 19:16 in Salima, it's 20:16 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Salima (LMB) follows a heading of 198° (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 Salima Airport (LMB) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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