DER
Derim
Papua New Guinea
11,343 km
7,048 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,343 km
7,048 mi / 6,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DER RUH
Airport Name Derim Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code DER RUH
ICAO Code AYDE OERK
City Derim Riyadh
Country Papua New Guinea Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,850 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -6.140000, 147.110000 24.960000, 46.700000

Derim (DER) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Derim Airport (DER) in Derim, Papua New Guinea to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,343 kilometers (7,048 miles / 6,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 21:08 in Derim, it's 14:08 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 2,801 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Derim Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Derim (DER) follows a heading of 91° (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 Derim Airport (DER) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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