MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
2,556 km
1,588 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,556 km
1,588 mi / 1,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MGQ RUH
Airport Name Aden Adde International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MGQ RUH
ICAO Code HCMM OERK
City Mogadishu Riyadh
Country Somalia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 29 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 2.010000, 45.300000 24.960000, 46.700000

Mogadishu (MGQ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,556 kilometers (1,588 miles / 1,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Somalia 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 01:23 in Mogadishu, it's 01:23 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,020 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Aden Adde International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Mogadishu (MGQ) follows a heading of 184° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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