The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Southern Cross Airport (SQC) in Southern Cross Airport, Australia is 9,930 kilometers (6,170 miles / 5,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 21:56 in Riyadh, it's 02:56 in Southern Cross Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,695 feet between the two airports. Southern Cross Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Southern Cross Airport (SQC) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 300° (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 Southern Cross Airport (SQC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.