RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
18,557 km
11,531 miles
RVV
Raivavae Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
18,557 km
11,531 mi / 10,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

RUH RVV
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Raivavae Airport
IATA Code RUH RVV
ICAO Code OERK NTAV
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,049 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -23.890000, -147.660000

Riyadh (RUH) to Raivavae Airport (RVV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Raivavae Airport (RVV) in Raivavae Airport, French Polynesia is 18,557 kilometers (11,531 miles / 10,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Saudi Arabia with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:09 in Riyadh, it's 16:09 in Raivavae Airport. With a 13-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 2,042 feet between the two airports. Raivavae Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Raivavae Airport (RVV) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Raivavae Airport (RVV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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