MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
5,858 km
3,640 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,858 km
3,640 mi / 3,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MPM RUH
Airport Name Maputo Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MPM RUH
ICAO Code FQMA OERK
City Maputo Riyadh
Country Mozambique Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 145 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 24.960000, 46.700000

Maputo (MPM) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,858 kilometers (3,640 miles / 3,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 Mozambique 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 10:27 in Maputo, it's 11:27 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,904 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 196° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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