RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
13,735 km
8,535 miles
SLH
Sola
Vanuatu
Distance
13,735 km
8,535 mi / 7,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

RUH SLH
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sola Airport
IATA Code RUH SLH
ICAO Code OERK NVSC
City Riyadh Sola
Country Saudi Arabia Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Efate
Elevation 2,049 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -13.850000, 167.540000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sola (SLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sola Airport (SLH) in Sola, Vanuatu is 13,735 kilometers (8,535 miles / 7,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 07:48 in Riyadh, it's 15:48 in Sola. 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 2,042 feet between the two airports. Sola Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Sola (SLH) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 291° (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 Sola Airport (SLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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