AUA
Oranjestad
AW
11,993 km
7,452 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,993 km
7,452 mi / 6,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Aruba
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AUA RUH
Airport Name Queen Beatrix International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AUA RUH
ICAO Code TNCA OERK
City Oranjestad Riyadh
Country AW Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Aruba Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 60 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 12.500000, -70.020000 24.960000, 46.700000

Oranjestad (AUA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Oranjestad, AW to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,993 kilometers (7,452 miles / 6,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 AW with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:11 in Oranjestad, it's 11:11 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 1,989 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Queen Beatrix International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Oranjestad (AUA) follows a heading of 294° (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 Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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