MLE
Malé
Maldives
3,681 km
2,287 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,681 km
2,287 mi / 1,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MLE RUH
Airport Name Velana International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MLE RUH
ICAO Code VRMM OERK
City Malé Riyadh
Country Maldives Saudi Arabia
Timezone Indian/Maldives Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 8 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 4.190000, 73.530000 24.960000, 46.700000

Malé (MLE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,681 kilometers (2,287 miles / 1,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:12 in Malé, it's 18:12 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,042 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Velana International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Malé (MLE) follows a heading of 124° (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 Velana International Airport (MLE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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