Airport Comparison
| RUH | TTE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | King Khaled International Airport | Sultan Khairun Babullah Airport |
| IATA Code | RUH | TTE |
| ICAO Code | OERK | WAMT |
| City | Riyadh | Sango-Ternate Island |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Indonesia |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh | Asia/Jayapura |
| Elevation | 2,049 ft | 49 ft |
| Coordinates | 24.960000, 46.700000 | 0.830000, 127.380000 |
Riyadh (RUH) to Sango-Ternate Island (TTE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sultan Khairun Babullah Airport (TTE) in Sango-Ternate Island, Indonesia is 9,029 kilometers (5,611 miles / 4,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 93°.
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 Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 07:44 in Riyadh, it's 13:44 in Sango-Ternate Island. With a 6-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 2,000 feet between the two airports. Sultan Khairun Babullah Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.
The return flight from Sango-Ternate Island (TTE) 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 Sultan Khairun Babullah Airport (TTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.