IRG
Lockhart River Airport
Australia
11,258 km
6,995 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,258 km
6,995 mi / 6,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IRG RUH
Airport Name Lockhart River Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code IRG RUH
ICAO Code YLHR OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 77 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -12.790000, 143.300000 24.960000, 46.700000

Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) in Lockhart River Airport, Australia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,258 kilometers (6,995 miles / 6,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 12:22 in Lockhart River Airport, it's 05:22 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 1,972 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Lockhart River Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) follows a heading of 99° (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 Lockhart River Airport (IRG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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