Riyadh to Male Flight Time: 4h 55m (3,681 km)

A direct flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Male (MLE) covers about 3,681 km (≈ 2,287 mi) and takes roughly 4h 55m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +2 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteRUHMLE
Distance3,681 km · 2,287 mi
Estimated flight time4h 55m
Time differenceUTC+2

Riyadh to Male Flight Time: 4h 55m (3,681 km)

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RUHKing Khalid International AirportMLEVelana International Airport
Estimated flight time
4h 55m
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Distance
3,681 km
2,287 mi
Time diff
+2h
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Enter your Male trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Male-specific numbers.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between RUH (Riyadh) and MLE (Male) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 4h 55m over 3,681 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Riyadh (UTC+3) vs Male (UTC+5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Male?
About 4h 55m — an estimate for 3,681 km at 850 km/h.
What's the time difference between Riyadh and Male, and how does it affect arrival?
Male is 2 hours ahead of Riyadh; a 10:00 departure lands around 16:55 local time in Male.
Which airport does the calculation use in Male — Riyadh to Male?
We compute to Velana International Airport as the arrival airport, departing King Khalid International Airport.
When is the best time to book Riyadh–Male flights?
November–April is the dry peak; May–October is wetter but noticeably cheaper.
What documents and baggage rules apply on this route — Riyadh to Male?
A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.
How long is the return flight from Male to Riyadh?
About the same 4h 55m (3,681 km), across a 2-hour time change.