MAD
Madrid
Spain
4,935 km
3,066 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,935 km
3,066 mi / 2,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
95°
east

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MAD RUH
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MAD RUH
ICAO Code LEMD OERK
City Madrid Riyadh
Country Spain Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,001 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 24.960000, 46.700000

Madrid (MAD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,935 kilometers (3,066 miles / 2,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Spain 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 06:58 in Madrid, it's 08:58 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 303° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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