RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,694 km
2,917 miles
SSG
Malabo
Equatorial Guinea
Distance
4,694 km
2,917 mi / 2,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
246°
west southwest

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RUH SSG
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Malabo Airport
IATA Code RUH SSG
ICAO Code OERK FGSL
City Riyadh Malabo
Country Saudi Arabia Equatorial Guinea
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Malabo
Elevation 2,049 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 3.760000, 8.710000

Riyadh (RUH) to Malabo (SSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Malabo Airport (SSG) in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea is 4,694 kilometers (2,917 miles / 2,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Equatorial Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:10 in Riyadh, it's 15:10 in Malabo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,973 feet between the two airports. Malabo Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Malabo (SSG) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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