AWB
Awaba
Papua New Guinea
10,989 km
6,828 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,989 km
6,828 mi / 5,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
294°
west northwest

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AWB RUH
Airport Name Awaba Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AWB RUH
ICAO Code AYAW OERK
City Awaba Riyadh
Country Papua New Guinea Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 32 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -8.010000, 142.750000 24.960000, 46.700000

Awaba (AWB) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awaba Airport (AWB) in Awaba, Papua New Guinea to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,989 kilometers (6,828 miles / 5,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 12:07 in Awaba, it's 05:07 in Riyadh. With a 7-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 2,017 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Awaba Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Awaba (AWB) follows a heading of 95° (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 Awaba Airport (AWB) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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