The flight distance from Aitutaki Airport (AIT) in Aitutaki, CK to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 17,207 kilometers (10,692 miles / 9,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 CK 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 22:32 in Aitutaki, it's 11:32 in Riyadh. With a 13-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 2,035 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Aitutaki Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Aitutaki (AIT) follows a heading of 81° (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 Aitutaki Airport (AIT) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.