AFW
Fort Worth
United States
12,527 km
7,784 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,527 km
7,784 mi / 6,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
35°
northeast

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AFW RUH
Airport Name Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AFW RUH
ICAO Code KAFW OERK
City Fort Worth Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 723 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 33.000000, -97.300000 24.960000, 46.700000

Fort Worth (AFW) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) in Fort Worth, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,527 kilometers (7,784 miles / 6,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 United States with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:56 in Fort Worth, it's 00:56 in Riyadh. 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 1,326 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Fort Worth (AFW) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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