MLW
Monrovia
Liberia
6,442 km
4,003 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,442 km
4,003 mi / 3,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
64°
east northeast

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MLW RUH
Airport Name Spriggs Payne Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MLW RUH
ICAO Code GLMR OERK
City Monrovia Riyadh
Country Liberia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Monrovia Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 25 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 6.290000, -10.760000 24.960000, 46.700000

Monrovia (MLW) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) in Monrovia, Liberia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,442 kilometers (4,003 miles / 3,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Liberia 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 00:53 in Monrovia, it's 03:53 in Riyadh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,024 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Spriggs Payne Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Monrovia (MLW) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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