MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
1,284 km
798 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,284 km
798 mi / 693 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
35°
northeast

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MSW RUH
Airport Name Massawa International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MSW RUH
ICAO Code HHMS OERK
City Massawa Riyadh
Country Eritrea Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Asmara Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 194 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 15.670000, 39.370000 24.960000, 46.700000

Massawa (MSW) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,284 kilometers (798 miles / 693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Eritrea 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 05:41 in Massawa, it's 05:41 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,855 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Massawa International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Massawa (MSW) follows a heading of 218° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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