RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,891 km
8,010 miles
RUS
Marau
Solomon Islands
Distance
12,891 km
8,010 mi / 6,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
89°
east

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RUH RUS
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Marau Airport
IATA Code RUH RUS
ICAO Code OERK AGGU
City Riyadh Marau
Country Saudi Arabia Solomon Islands
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 2,049 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -9.860000, 160.820000

Riyadh (RUH) to Marau (RUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Marau Airport (RUS) in Marau, Solomon Islands is 12,891 kilometers (8,010 miles / 6,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Solomon Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:43 in Riyadh, it's 04:43 in Marau. 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. Marau Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Marau (RUS) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Marau Airport (RUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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