The flight distance from Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) in Butaritari Atoll, Kiribati to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,423 kilometers (8,341 miles / 7,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Kiribati 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 14:36 in Butaritari Atoll, it's 05:36 in Riyadh. With a 9-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 2,044 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Butaritari Atoll Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Butaritari Atoll (BBG) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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