# Distance from Mogadishu (MGQ) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 2,556 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,556 km / 1,588 mi / 1,380 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 3° (north)
- **Return heading**: 184° (south)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Somalia) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 05:46 in Mogadishu, it's 05:46 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,020 ft (RUH is higher than MGQ)

## Airports

### [Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mgq-mogadishu-aden-adde-international-airport/1ef266de-eab3-6e02-b1dc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mogadishu, Somalia
- ICAO: HCMM
- Timezone: Africa/Mogadishu
- Coordinates: 2.010000, 45.300000
- Elevation: 29 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.

## Related

- [Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mgq-mogadishu-aden-adde-international-airport/1ef266de-eab3-6e02-b1dc-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)