AXN
Alexandria
United States
11,259 km
6,996 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,259 km
6,996 mi / 6,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
35°
northeast

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AXN RUH
Airport Name Chandler Field King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AXN RUH
ICAO Code KAXN OERK
City Alexandria Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,425 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 45.870000, -95.390000 24.960000, 46.700000

Alexandria (AXN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chandler Field (AXN) in Alexandria, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,259 kilometers (6,996 miles / 6,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 16:39 in Alexandria, it's 01:39 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.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Alexandria (AXN) follows a heading of 334° (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 Chandler Field (AXN) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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