MCV
McArthur River Mine
Australia
10,710 km
6,655 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,710 km
6,655 mi / 5,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MCV RUH
Airport Name McArthur River Mine Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MCV RUH
ICAO Code YMHU OERK
City McArthur River Mine Riyadh
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 131 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -16.440000, 136.080000 24.960000, 46.700000

McArthur River Mine (MCV) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) in McArthur River Mine, Australia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,710 kilometers (6,655 miles / 5,783 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 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 14:34 in McArthur River Mine, it's 08:04 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 1,918 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than McArthur River Mine Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to McArthur River Mine (MCV) follows a heading of 105° (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 McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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