RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,272 km
7,625 miles
XCO
Colac Airport
Australia
Distance
12,272 km
7,625 mi / 6,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

RUH XCO
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Colac Airport
IATA Code RUH XCO
ICAO Code OERK YOLA
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Australia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 2,049 ft 137 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -38.290000, 143.680000

Riyadh (RUH) to Colac Airport (XCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Colac Airport (XCO) in Colac Airport, Australia is 12,272 kilometers (7,625 miles / 6,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 16:25 in Riyadh, it's 00:25 in Colac Airport. With a 8-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 1,912 feet between the two airports. Colac Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

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

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