Distance From Chennai International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, MAA - RUH Distance

The distance from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 2330 miles or 3750 kilometers or 2024 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 Chennai ( India ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chennai and Riyadh takes around 5 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5 hours 21 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 • MAA - RUH

Kilometers		3750 km
Statute Miles		2330 miles
Nautical Miles		2024 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 21 minutes

Chennai International Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - MAA to RUH Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Chennai, India and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MAA - RUH

Time difference between Chennai (India) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Riyadh time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Chennai.

Location	Local Time
Chennai (India)	2026-01-29, 09:58:45 IST
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-01-29, 07:28:45 +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

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India

Destination

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