RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,936 km
3,067 miles
VAT
Vatomandry
Madagascar
Distance
4,936 km
3,067 mi / 2,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
177°
south

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RUH VAT
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Vatomandry Airport
IATA Code RUH VAT
ICAO Code OERK FMMY
City Riyadh Vatomandry
Country Saudi Arabia Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,049 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -19.380000, 48.950000

Riyadh (RUH) to Vatomandry (VAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Vatomandry Airport (VAT) in Vatomandry, Madagascar is 4,936 kilometers (3,067 miles / 2,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Madagascar. 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 09:00 in Riyadh, it's 09:00 in Vatomandry.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,010 feet between the two airports. Vatomandry Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Vatomandry (VAT) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 Vatomandry Airport (VAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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