PKE
Parkes
Australia
12,508 km
7,772 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,508 km
7,772 mi / 6,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PKE RUH
Airport Name Parkes Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PKE RUH
ICAO Code YPKS OERK
City Parkes Riyadh
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,069 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -33.130000, 148.240000 24.960000, 46.700000

Parkes (PKE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Parkes Airport (PKE) in Parkes, Australia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,508 kilometers (7,772 miles / 6,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 06:25 in Parkes, it's 22:25 in Riyadh. With a 8-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 Parkes (PKE) follows a heading of 117° (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 Parkes Airport (PKE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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