APG
Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen)
United States
10,720 km
6,661 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,720 km
6,661 mi / 5,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

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APG RUH
Airport Name Phillips Army Air Field King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code APG RUH
ICAO Code KAPG OERK
City Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen) Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 45 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 39.500000, -76.200000 24.960000, 46.700000

Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen) (APG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phillips Army Air Field (APG) in Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen), United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,720 kilometers (6,661 miles / 5,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 13:11 in Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen), it's 21:11 in Riyadh. With a 8-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 2,005 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Phillips Army Air Field.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen) (APG) follows a heading of 319° (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 Phillips Army Air Field (APG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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