LSA
Losuia
Papua New Guinea
11,850 km
7,363 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,850 km
7,363 mi / 6,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LSA RUH
Airport Name Losuia Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LSA RUH
ICAO Code AYKA OERK
City Losuia Riyadh
Country Papua New Guinea Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 27 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -8.510000, 151.080000 24.960000, 46.700000

Losuia (LSA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Losuia Airport (LSA) in Losuia, Papua New Guinea to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,850 kilometers (7,363 miles / 6,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 02:02 in Losuia, it's 19:02 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 2,022 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Losuia Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Losuia (LSA) follows a heading of 92° (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 Losuia Airport (LSA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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