MXJ
Minna
Nigeria
4,576 km
2,843 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,576 km
2,843 mi / 2,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MXJ RUH
Airport Name Minna Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MXJ RUH
ICAO Code DNMN OERK
City Minna Riyadh
Country Nigeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 834 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 9.650000, 6.460000 24.960000, 46.700000

Minna (MXJ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minna Airport (MXJ) in Minna, Nigeria to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,576 kilometers (2,843 miles / 2,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Nigeria 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 01:40 in Minna, it's 03:40 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,215 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Minna Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Minna (MXJ) follows a heading of 255° (west 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 Minna Airport (MXJ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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