AIU
Atiu Island
CK
17,409 km
10,818 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
17,409 km
10,818 mi / 9,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AIU RUH
Airport Name Enua Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AIU RUH
ICAO Code NCAT OERK
City Atiu Island Riyadh
Country CK Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 36 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -19.970000, -158.120000 24.960000, 46.700000

Atiu Island (AIU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enua Airport (AIU) in Atiu Island, CK to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 17,409 kilometers (10,818 miles / 9,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting CK with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:35 in Atiu Island, it's 20:35 in Riyadh. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,013 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Enua Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Atiu Island (AIU) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Enua Airport (AIU) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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