AIV
Aliceville
United States
11,986 km
7,448 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,986 km
7,448 mi / 6,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
42°
northeast

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AIV RUH
Airport Name George Downer Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AIV RUH
ICAO Code KAIV OERK
City Aliceville Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 150 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 33.110000, -88.200000 24.960000, 46.700000

Aliceville (AIV) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Downer Airport (AIV) in Aliceville, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,986 kilometers (7,448 miles / 6,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 09:14 in Aliceville, it's 18:14 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 1,899 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than George Downer Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Aliceville (AIV) follows a heading of 321° (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 George Downer Airport (AIV) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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