MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
4,472 km
2,778 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,472 km
2,778 mi / 2,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
60°
east northeast

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MDI RUH
Airport Name Makurdi Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MDI RUH
ICAO Code DNMK OERK
City Makurdi Riyadh
Country Nigeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 371 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 7.700000, 8.610000 24.960000, 46.700000

Makurdi (MDI) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,472 kilometers (2,778 miles / 2,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Nigeria 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 05:28 in Makurdi, it's 07:28 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,678 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Makurdi Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Makurdi (MDI) follows a heading of 251° (west 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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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