RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,711 km
6,655 miles
TBG
Tabubil
Papua New Guinea
Distance
10,711 km
6,655 mi / 5,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

RUH TBG
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tabubil Airport
IATA Code RUH TBG
ICAO Code OERK AYTB
City Riyadh Tabubil
Country Saudi Arabia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,570 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -5.280000, 141.230000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tabubil (TBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tabubil Airport (TBG) in Tabubil, Papua New Guinea is 10,711 kilometers (6,655 miles / 5,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 20:51 in Riyadh, it's 03:51 in Tabubil. 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.

The return flight from Tabubil (TBG) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 295° (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 Tabubil Airport (TBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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