AIE
Aiome
Papua New Guinea
11,057 km
6,871 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,057 km
6,871 mi / 5,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AIE RUH
Airport Name Aiome Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AIE RUH
ICAO Code AYAO OERK
City Aiome Riyadh
Country Papua New Guinea Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 350 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -5.150000, 144.730000 24.960000, 46.700000

Aiome (AIE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aiome Airport (AIE) in Aiome, Papua New Guinea to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,057 kilometers (6,871 miles / 5,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:09 in Aiome, it's 14:09 in Riyadh. 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 1,699 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Aiome Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Aiome (AIE) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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