RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,860 km
3,020 miles
WAQ
Antsalova
Madagascar
Distance
4,860 km
3,020 mi / 2,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
183°
south

Airport Comparison

RUH WAQ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Antsalova Airport
IATA Code RUH WAQ
ICAO Code OERK FMMG
City Riyadh Antsalova
Country Saudi Arabia Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,049 ft 551 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -18.700000, 44.610000

Riyadh (RUH) to Antsalova (WAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Antsalova Airport (WAQ) in Antsalova, Madagascar is 4,860 kilometers (3,020 miles / 2,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 13:51 in Riyadh, it's 13:51 in Antsalova.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,498 feet between the two airports. Antsalova Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Antsalova (WAQ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 3° (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 Antsalova Airport (WAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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