FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
5,560 km
3,455 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,560 km
3,455 mi / 3,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

FTU RUH
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code FTU RUH
ICAO Code FMSD OERK
City Tolanaro Riyadh
Country Madagascar Saudi Arabia
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 29 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 24.960000, 46.700000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,560 kilometers (3,455 miles / 3,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:27 in Tolanaro, it's 13:27 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,020 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Tolanaro Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 180° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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