The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Southport Airport (SHQ) in Southport Airport, Australia is 12,821 kilometers (7,966 miles / 6,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Australia. 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 20:04 in Riyadh, it's 03:04 in Southport Airport. With a 7-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 2,047 feet between the two airports. Southport Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Southport Airport (SHQ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 286° (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 Southport Airport (SHQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.