The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tadji Airport (TAJ) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea is 10,735 kilometers (6,670 miles / 5,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Papua New Guinea. 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 08:18 in Riyadh, it's 15:18 in Aitape. With a 7-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 2,016 feet between the two airports. Tadji Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Aitape (TAJ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 295° (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 Tadji Airport (TAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.