# Distance from Marrakech (RAK) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 5,356 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,356 km / 3,328 mi / 2,892 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 83° (east)
- **Return heading**: 291° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Morocco) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 09:16 in Marrakech, it's 11:16 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 504 ft (RUH is higher than RAK)

## Airports

### [Menara Airport (RAK)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rak-marrakech-menara-airport/1ef266de-e8c1-6662-8ead-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Marrakech, Morocco
- ICAO: GMMX
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
- Coordinates: 31.610000, -8.040000
- Elevation: 1,545 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:16 in Marrakech, it's 11:16 in Riyadh.

## Related

- [Menara Airport (RAK)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rak-marrakech-menara-airport/1ef266de-e8c1-6662-8ead-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)