MLA
Luqa
Malta
3,300 km
2,051 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,300 km
2,051 mi / 1,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Malta
Heading
103°
east southeast

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MLA RUH
Airport Name Luqa Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MLA RUH
ICAO Code LMML OERK
City Luqa Riyadh
Country Malta Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Malta Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 300 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 35.860000, 14.480000 24.960000, 46.700000

Luqa (MLA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,300 kilometers (2,051 miles / 1,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Malta with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:10 in Luqa, it's 14:10 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,749 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Luqa Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Luqa (MLA) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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