ARM
Armidale
Australia
12,737 km
7,914 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,737 km
7,914 mi / 6,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
286°
west northwest

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ARM RUH
Airport Name Armidale Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ARM RUH
ICAO Code YARM OERK
City Armidale Riyadh
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,556 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -30.530000, 151.620000 24.960000, 46.700000

Armidale (ARM) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Armidale Airport (ARM) in Armidale, Australia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,737 kilometers (7,914 miles / 6,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Australia 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 08:08 in Armidale, it's 00:08 in Riyadh. With a 8-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 1,507 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Armidale Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Armidale (ARM) follows a heading of 114° (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 Armidale Airport (ARM) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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