RNL
Rennell Island
Solomon Islands
12,886 km
8,007 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,886 km
8,007 mi / 6,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RNL RUH
Airport Name Rennell/Tingoa Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RNL RUH
ICAO Code AGGR OERK
City Rennell Island Riyadh
Country Solomon Islands Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 0 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -11.530000, 160.060000 24.960000, 46.700000

Rennell Island (RNL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) in Rennell Island, Solomon Islands to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,886 kilometers (8,007 miles / 6,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 23:35 in Rennell Island, it's 15:35 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,049 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Rennell/Tingoa Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Rennell Island (RNL) follows a heading of 91° (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 Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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