The flight distance from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,502 kilometers (7,147 miles / 6,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 04:58 in Port Moresby, it's 21:58 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 1,903 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Port Moresby (POM) follows a heading of 94° (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 Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.