Makkah to Riyadh flights
Riyadh lies 793 km (493 mi) north-east of Makkah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 46 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Makkah | Riyadh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 4.2 million |
| Elevation | 333 m (1,093 ft) | 612 m (2,008 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | TIF, 75 km out | RUH, 30 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Makkah
Makkah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Taif International Airport (TIF), 75 km (47 mi) from the centre, whose 12,254-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED, 75 km).
Arriving in Riyadh
Riyadh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is King Khalid International Airport (RUH), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 13,796-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Khalid International Airport | RUH | 30 km (19 mi) | 13,796 ft | 2,049 ft |
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Staying in Riyadh
Our booking partner lists 2,250+ places to stay in Riyadh (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 383 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (206), and 29 are five-star. Across 325 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 369,870 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Riyadh from Makkah?
793 km (493 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Makkah.
How long does it take to get from Makkah to Riyadh by air?
About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Makkah and Riyadh?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
Which airports are used for Makkah to Riyadh flights?
Typically Taif International Airport (TIF) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Where can I stay in Riyadh?
Our booking partner lists 2,250+ places to stay in Riyadh, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.