The flight distance from Merdei Airport (RDE) in Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 9,742 kilometers (6,054 miles / 5,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Indonesia with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:15 in Merdei-Papua Island, it's 05:15 in Riyadh. With a 6-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 1,624 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Merdei Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) follows a heading of 93° (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 Merdei Airport (RDE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.