The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova, Solomon Islands is 13,429 kilometers (8,344 miles / 7,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Solomon Islands. 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 07:37 in Riyadh, it's 15:37 in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova. With a 8-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 2,031 feet between the two airports. Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova (SCZ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 293° (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 Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.