Distance From Alula Aba Nega Airport to King Khaled International Airport, MQX - RUH Distance

The distance from Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 921 miles or 1482 kilometers or 800 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Mekelle ( Ethiopia ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mekelle and Riyadh takes around 2 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alula Aba Nega Airport, Mekelle, Ethiopia to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2 hours 7 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MQX - RUH

Kilometers		1482 km
Statute Miles		921 miles
Nautical Miles		800 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 7 minutes

Alula Aba Nega Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - MQX to RUH Flight Path

Location of Alula Aba Nega Airport & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mekelle to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MQX - RUH

Time difference between Mekelle (Ethiopia) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Mekelle (Ethiopia)	2026-10-27, 03:23:32 EAT
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-10-27, 03:23:32 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX / HAMK) Mekelle, Ethiopia

Destination

King Khaled International Airport (RUH / OERK) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia