MUH
Mersa Matruh
Egypt
2,033 km
1,263 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,033 km
1,263 mi / 1,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
106°
east southeast

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MUH RUH
Airport Name Mersa Matruh Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MUH RUH
ICAO Code HEMM OERK
City Mersa Matruh Riyadh
Country Egypt Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 94 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 31.330000, 27.220000 24.960000, 46.700000

Mersa Matruh (MUH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) in Mersa Matruh, Egypt to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,033 kilometers (1,263 miles / 1,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Egypt 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 23:02 in Mersa Matruh, it's 00:02 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,955 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Mersa Matruh Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Mersa Matruh (MUH) follows a heading of 295° (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 Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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