MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
707 km
439 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
707 km
439 mi / 382 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
85°
east

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MED RUH
Airport Name Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MED RUH
ICAO Code OEMA OERK
City Medina Riyadh
Country Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,151 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 24.550000, 39.710000 24.960000, 46.700000

Medina (MED) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 707 kilometers (439 miles / 382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Saudi Arabia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 04:46 in Medina, it's 04:46 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Medina (MED) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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