ASI
Ascension Island
SH
7,555 km
4,694 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
7,555 km
4,694 mi / 4,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
59°
east northeast

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ASI RUH
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ASI RUH
ICAO Code FHAW OERK
City Ascension Island Riyadh
Country SH Saudi Arabia
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 278 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 7,555 kilometers (4,694 miles / 4,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting SH with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:01 in Ascension Island, it's 20:01 in Riyadh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,771 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than RAF Ascension Island.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Ascension Island (ASI) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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