MRS
Marseille
France
4,274 km
2,656 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,274 km
2,656 mi / 2,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Paris
Heading
105°
east southeast

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MRS RUH
Airport Name Marseille Provence Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MRS RUH
ICAO Code LFML OERK
City Marseille Riyadh
Country France Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 74 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 43.440000, 5.220000 24.960000, 46.700000

Marseille (MRS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) in Marseille, France to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,274 kilometers (2,656 miles / 2,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 France 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 04:37 in Marseille, it's 06:37 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,975 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Marseille Provence Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Marseille (MRS) follows a heading of 309° (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 Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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