RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,095 km
6,894 miles
SYU
Sue Islet
Australia
Distance
11,095 km
6,894 mi / 5,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

RUH SYU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Warraber Island Airport
IATA Code RUH SYU
ICAO Code OERK YWBS
City Riyadh Sue Islet
Country Saudi Arabia Australia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,049 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -10.210000, 142.820000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sue Islet (SYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Warraber Island Airport (SYU) in Sue Islet, Australia is 11,095 kilometers (6,894 miles / 5,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 15:39 in Riyadh, it's 22:39 in Sue Islet. 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 2,046 feet between the two airports. Warraber Island Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Sue Islet (SYU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 294° (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 Warraber Island Airport (SYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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