NMF
Maafaru
Maldives
3,558 km
2,211 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,558 km
2,211 mi / 1,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NMF RUH
Airport Name Maafaru International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code NMF RUH
ICAO Code VRDA OERK
City Maafaru Riyadh
Country Maldives Saudi Arabia
Timezone Indian/Maldives Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 5.820000, 73.470000 24.960000, 46.700000

Maafaru (NMF) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maafaru International Airport (NMF) in Maafaru, Maldives to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,558 kilometers (2,211 miles / 1,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Maldives with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:34 in Maafaru, it's 22:34 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,044 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Maafaru International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Maafaru (NMF) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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