DRY
Drysdale River Airport
Australia
9,739 km
6,052 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
9,739 km
6,052 mi / 5,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
297°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

DRY RUH
Airport Name Drysdale River Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code DRY RUH
ICAO Code YDRD OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Perth Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 360 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -15.710000, 126.380000 24.960000, 46.700000

Drysdale River Airport (DRY) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drysdale River Airport (DRY) in Drysdale River Airport, Australia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 9,739 kilometers (6,052 miles / 5,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 18:11 in Drysdale River Airport, it's 13:11 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 1,689 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Drysdale River Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Drysdale River Airport (DRY) follows a heading of 109° (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 Drysdale River Airport (DRY) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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