The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sawu Airport (SAU) in Sawu-Sawu Island, Indonesia is 9,042 kilometers (5,618 miles / 4,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:39 in Riyadh, it's 14:39 in Sawu-Sawu Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,519 feet between the two airports. Sawu Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). 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 Sawu Airport (SAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.