MLN
Melilla Island
Spain
4,861 km
3,020 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,861 km
3,020 mi / 2,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
90°
east

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MLN RUH
Airport Name Melilla Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MLN RUH
ICAO Code GEML OERK
City Melilla Island Riyadh
Country Spain Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 156 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 35.280000, -2.960000 24.960000, 46.700000

Melilla Island (MLN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melilla Airport (MLN) in Melilla Island, Spain to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,861 kilometers (3,020 miles / 2,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Spain with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:55 in Melilla Island, it's 20:55 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,893 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Melilla Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Melilla Island (MLN) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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