# Distance from Madurai (IXM) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 3,717 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,717 km / 2,310 mi / 2,007 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 111° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (India) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: -2.5h (When it's 12:07 in Madurai, it's 09:37 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,590 ft (RUH is higher than IXM)

## Airports

### [Madurai Airport (IXM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ixm-madurai-madurai-airport/1ef266df-f3df-6c8c-a407-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Madurai, India
- ICAO: VOMD
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 9.830000, 78.090000
- Elevation: 459 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 medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:07 in Madurai, it's 09:37 in Riyadh.

## Related

- [Madurai Airport (IXM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ixm-madurai-madurai-airport/1ef266df-f3df-6c8c-a407-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)