MEP
Mersing
Malaysia
6,608 km
4,106 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,608 km
4,106 mi / 3,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEP RUH
Airport Name Mersing Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MEP RUH
ICAO Code WMAU OERK
City Mersing Riyadh
Country Malaysia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 10 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 2.380000, 103.870000 24.960000, 46.700000

Mersing (MEP) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mersing Airport (MEP) in Mersing, Malaysia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,608 kilometers (4,106 miles / 3,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Malaysia with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:03 in Mersing, it's 15:03 in Riyadh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,039 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Mersing Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Mersing (MEP) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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