ABU
Atambua-Timor Island
Indonesia
9,264 km
5,757 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
9,264 km
5,757 mi / 5,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABU RUH
Airport Name Haliwen Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ABU RUH
ICAO Code WRKA OERK
City Atambua-Timor Island Riyadh
Country Indonesia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Makassar Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,027 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -9.070000, 124.910000 24.960000, 46.700000

Atambua-Timor Island (ABU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Haliwen Airport (ABU) in Atambua-Timor Island, Indonesia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 9,264 kilometers (5,757 miles / 5,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Indonesia with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:51 in Atambua-Timor Island, it's 02:51 in Riyadh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,022 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Haliwen Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Atambua-Timor Island (ABU) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Haliwen Airport (ABU) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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