The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tara Airport (XTR) in Tara Airport, Australia is 12,524 kilometers (7,782 miles / 6,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 05:03 in Riyadh, it's 12:03 in Tara Airport. 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 1,689 feet between the two airports. Tara Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tara Airport (XTR) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 287° (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 Tara Airport (XTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.