The flight distance from Glen Innes Airport (GLI) in Glen Innes Airport, Australia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,718 kilometers (7,902 miles / 6,867 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 11:26 in Glen Innes Airport, it's 03:26 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 1,384 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Glen Innes Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Glen Innes Airport (GLI) follows a heading of 113° (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 Glen Innes Airport (GLI) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.