AYQ
Ayers Rock
Australia
10,632 km
6,606 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,632 km
6,606 mi / 5,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
295°
west northwest

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AYQ RUH
Airport Name Ayers Rock Connellan Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AYQ RUH
ICAO Code YAYE OERK
City Ayers Rock Riyadh
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,626 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -25.190000, 130.980000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) in Ayers Rock, Australia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,632 kilometers (6,606 miles / 5,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Australia 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 11:02 in Ayers Rock, it's 04:32 in Riyadh. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) follows a heading of 115° (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 Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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