KCS
Kings Creek Airport
Australia
10,675 km
6,633 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,675 km
6,633 mi / 5,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KCS RUH
Airport Name Kings Creek Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KCS RUH
ICAO Code YKCS OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 615 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -24.420000, 131.840000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kings Creek Airport (KCS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kings Creek Airport (KCS) in Kings Creek Airport, Australia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,675 kilometers (6,633 miles / 5,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 19:40 in Kings Creek Airport, it's 13:10 in Riyadh. With a 6.5-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 1,434 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kings Creek Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) 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 Kings Creek Airport (KCS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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