ARD
Alor Island
Indonesia
9,187 km
5,708 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
9,187 km
5,708 mi / 4,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ARD RUH
Airport Name Mali Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ARD RUH
ICAO Code WATM OERK
City Alor Island Riyadh
Country Indonesia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Makassar Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 10 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, 124.600000 24.960000, 46.700000

Alor Island (ARD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mali Airport (ARD) in Alor Island, Indonesia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 9,187 kilometers (5,708 miles / 4,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Indonesia with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:24 in Alor Island, it's 22:24 in Riyadh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,039 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Mali Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Alor Island (ARD) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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