Airport Comparison
| LAH | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha | King Khaled International Airport |
| IATA Code | LAH | RUH |
| ICAO Code | WAPH | OERK |
| City | Labuha-Halmahera Island | Riyadh |
| Country | Indonesia | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 49 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Coordinates | -0.640000, 127.500000 | 24.960000, 46.700000 |
Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) in Labuha-Halmahera Island, Indonesia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 9,111 kilometers (5,661 miles / 4,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Indonesia with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:30 in Labuha-Halmahera Island, it's 23:30 in Riyadh. With a 6-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 2,000 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha.
The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) follows a heading of 94° (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 Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.