The flight distance from Mount Cook Airport (MON) in Mount Cook Airport, New Zealand to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 14,537 kilometers (9,033 miles / 7,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 New Zealand 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 03:40 in Mount Cook Airport, it's 17:40 in Riyadh. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Mount Cook Airport (MON) follows a heading of 127° (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 Mount Cook Airport (MON) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.