MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
4,113 km
2,555 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,113 km
2,555 mi / 2,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
24°
north northeast

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MMQ RUH
Airport Name Mbala Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MMQ RUH
ICAO Code FLBA OERK
City Mbala Riyadh
Country Zambia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,454 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 31.340000 24.960000, 46.700000

Mbala (MMQ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,113 kilometers (2,555 miles / 2,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Zambia 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 22:15 in Mbala, it's 23:15 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,405 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Mbala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Mbala (MMQ) follows a heading of 206° (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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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