BME
Broome
Australia
9,462 km
5,879 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
9,462 km
5,879 mi / 5,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BME RUH
Airport Name Broome International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BME RUH
ICAO Code YBRM OERK
City Broome Riyadh
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Perth Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 56 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -17.940000, 122.230000 24.960000, 46.700000

Broome (BME) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broome International Airport (BME) in Broome, Australia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 9,462 kilometers (5,879 miles / 5,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 22:00 in Broome, it's 17:00 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 1,993 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Broome International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Broome (BME) follows a heading of 112° (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 Broome International Airport (BME) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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