RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
15,111 km
9,390 miles
TVU
Matei
Fiji
Distance
15,111 km
9,390 mi / 8,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

RUH TVU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Matei Airport
IATA Code RUH TVU
ICAO Code OERK NFNM
City Riyadh Matei
Country Saudi Arabia Fiji
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 2,049 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -16.690000, -179.880000

Riyadh (RUH) to Matei (TVU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Matei Airport (TVU) in Matei, Fiji is 15,111 kilometers (9,390 miles / 8,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Fiji. 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 12:12 in Riyadh, it's 21:12 in Matei. With a 9-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 1,989 feet between the two airports. Matei Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Matei (TVU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 289° (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 Matei Airport (TVU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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