Distance From Malé International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, MLE - RUH Distance

The distance from Malé International Airport (MLE) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 2288 miles or 3681 kilometers or 1987 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 Malé ( Maldives ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malé and Riyadh takes around 5 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5 hours 15 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 • MLE - RUH

Kilometers		3681 km
Statute Miles		2288 miles
Nautical Miles		1987 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 15 minutes

Malé International Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - MLE to RUH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malé, Maldives and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Malé, Maldives and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLE - RUH

Time difference between Malé (Maldives) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 2 Hours.
Riyadh time is 2 Hours behind Malé.

Location	Local Time
Malé (Maldives)	2025-12-15, 21:00:25 +05
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-15, 19:00:25 +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

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives

Destination

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