KRJ
Karawari Airstrip
Papua New Guinea
10,910 km
6,779 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,910 km
6,779 mi / 5,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
295°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KRJ RUH
Airport Name Karawari Airstrip King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KRJ RUH
ICAO Code AYQA OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Papua New Guinea Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 70 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -4.600000, 143.520000 24.960000, 46.700000

Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) in Karawari Airstrip, Papua New Guinea to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,910 kilometers (6,779 miles / 5,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 09:49 in Karawari Airstrip, it's 02:49 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 1,979 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Karawari Airstrip.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) 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 Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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