RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
14,357 km
8,921 miles
SZS
Oban
New Zealand
Distance
14,357 km
8,921 mi / 7,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
131°
southeast

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RUH SZS
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Ryans Creek Aerodrome
IATA Code RUH SZS
ICAO Code OERK NZRC
City Riyadh Oban
Country Saudi Arabia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,049 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -46.900000, 168.100000

Riyadh (RUH) to Oban (SZS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) in Oban, New Zealand is 14,357 kilometers (8,921 miles / 7,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 New Zealand. 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 08:01 in Riyadh, it's 18:01 in Oban. With a 10-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 1,987 feet between the two airports. Ryans Creek Aerodrome sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Oban (SZS) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 266° (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 Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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