MFA
Mafia Island
Tanzania
3,735 km
2,321 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,735 km
2,321 mi / 2,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MFA RUH
Airport Name Mafia Island Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MFA RUH
ICAO Code HTMA OERK
City Mafia Island Riyadh
Country Tanzania Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 60 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -7.920000, 39.670000 24.960000, 46.700000

Mafia Island (MFA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mafia Island Airport (MFA) in Mafia Island, Tanzania to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,735 kilometers (2,321 miles / 2,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania 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 14:22 in Mafia Island, it's 14:22 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,989 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Mafia Island Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Mafia Island (MFA) follows a heading of 193° (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 Mafia Island Airport (MFA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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