MWE
Merowe
Sudan
1,697 km
1,054 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,697 km
1,054 mi / 916 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
62°
east northeast

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MWE RUH
Airport Name Merowe Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MWE RUH
ICAO Code HSMR OERK
City Merowe Riyadh
Country Sudan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 846 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, 31.830000 24.960000, 46.700000

Merowe (MWE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merowe Airport (MWE) in Merowe, Sudan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,697 kilometers (1,054 miles / 916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Sudan 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 00:24 in Merowe, it's 01:24 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,203 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Merowe Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Merowe (MWE) follows a heading of 248° (west 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 Merowe Airport (MWE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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