The flight distance from Mopah Airport (MKQ) in Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,778 kilometers (6,697 miles / 5,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Indonesia with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:09 in Merauke-Papua Island, it's 15:09 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 2,039 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Mopah Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Merauke-Papua Island (MKQ) follows a heading of 96° (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 Mopah Airport (MKQ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.