DRW
Darwin
Australia
10,013 km
6,222 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,013 km
6,222 mi / 5,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DRW RUH
Airport Name Darwin International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code DRW RUH
ICAO Code YPDN OERK
City Darwin Riyadh
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 103 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -12.410000, 130.880000 24.960000, 46.700000

Darwin (DRW) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,013 kilometers (6,222 miles / 5,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 11:47 in Darwin, it's 05:17 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,946 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Darwin International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Darwin (DRW) follows a heading of 104° (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 Darwin International Airport (DRW) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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