RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
9,661 km
6,003 miles
TEF
Telfer Airport
Australia
Distance
9,661 km
6,003 mi / 5,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RUH TEF
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Telfer Airport
IATA Code RUH TEF
ICAO Code OERK YTEF
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Australia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Australia/Perth
Elevation 2,049 ft 970 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -21.710000, 122.230000

Riyadh (RUH) to Telfer Airport (TEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Telfer Airport (TEF) in Telfer Airport, Australia is 9,661 kilometers (6,003 miles / 5,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Australia. 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 08:34 in Riyadh, it's 13:34 in Telfer Airport. 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 1,079 feet between the two airports. Telfer Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Telfer Airport (TEF) 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 Telfer Airport (TEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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