# Distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Vatomandry (VAT)

> 4,936 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,936 km / 3,067 mi / 2,665 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 177° (south)
- **Return heading**: 357° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Saudi Arabia) → Madagascar
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 04:14 in Riyadh, it's 04:14 in Vatomandry)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,010 ft (VAT is lower than RUH)

## Airports

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

### [Vatomandry Airport (VAT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vat-vatomandry-vatomandry-airport/1ef266de-dbc2-63a8-8664-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vatomandry, Madagascar
- ICAO: FMMY
- Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo
- Coordinates: -19.380000, 48.950000
- Elevation: 39 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vatomandry Airport (VAT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vat-vatomandry-vatomandry-airport/1ef266de-dbc2-63a8-8664-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)