# Distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Tambohorano (WTA)

> 4,728 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,728 km / 2,938 mi / 2,553 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 184° (south)
- **Return heading**: 4° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Saudi Arabia) → Madagascar
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 20:11 in Riyadh, it's 20:11 in Tambohorano)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,026 ft (WTA 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

### [Tambohorano Airport (WTA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wta-tambohorano-tambohorano-airport/1ef266de-dbb6-6508-aa9b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tambohorano, Madagascar
- ICAO: FMMU
- Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo
- Coordinates: -17.480000, 43.970000
- Elevation: 23 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)
- [Tambohorano Airport (WTA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wta-tambohorano-tambohorano-airport/1ef266de-dbb6-6508-aa9b-06bb2780ed98)
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