# Distance from Betioky (BKU) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 5,420 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,420 km / 3,368 mi / 2,926 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 3° (north)
- **Return heading**: 183° (south)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Madagascar) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 09:56 in Betioky, it's 09:56 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,130 ft (RUH is higher than BKU)

## Airports

### [Betioky Airport (BKU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bku-betioky-betioky-airport/1ef266de-dc5e-614a-ab56-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Betioky, Madagascar
- ICAO: FMSV
- Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo
- Coordinates: -23.730000, 44.390000
- Elevation: 919 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.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.

## Related

- [Betioky Airport (BKU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bku-betioky-betioky-airport/1ef266de-dc5e-614a-ab56-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
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