AOR
Alor Satar
Malaysia
6,073 km
3,773 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,073 km
3,773 mi / 3,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AOR RUH
Airport Name Sultan Abdul Halim Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AOR RUH
ICAO Code WMKA OERK
City Alor Satar Riyadh
Country Malaysia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 15 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 6.190000, 100.400000 24.960000, 46.700000

Alor Satar (AOR) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) in Alor Satar, Malaysia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,073 kilometers (3,773 miles / 3,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:29 in Alor Satar, it's 00:29 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 2,034 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Sultan Abdul Halim Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Alor Satar (AOR) follows a heading of 101° (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 Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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