RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,174 km
6,943 miles
VMU
Baimuru
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,174 km
6,943 mi / 6,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

RUH VMU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Baimuru Airport
IATA Code RUH VMU
ICAO Code OERK AYBA
City Riyadh Baimuru
Country Saudi Arabia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,049 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -7.500000, 144.820000

Riyadh (RUH) to Baimuru (VMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Baimuru Airport (VMU) in Baimuru, Papua New Guinea is 11,174 kilometers (6,943 miles / 6,033 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 03:11 in Riyadh, it's 10:11 in Baimuru. 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 2,022 feet between the two airports. Baimuru Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Baimuru (VMU) 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 Baimuru Airport (VMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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