BFG
Glen Canyon Natl Rec Area
United States
12,674 km
7,875 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,674 km
7,875 mi / 6,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BFG RUH
Airport Name Bullfrog Basin Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BFG RUH
ICAO Code KU07 OERK
City Glen Canyon Natl Rec Area Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,167 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 37.550000, -110.710000 24.960000, 46.700000

Glen Canyon Natl Rec Area (BFG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bullfrog Basin Airport (BFG) in Glen Canyon Natl Rec Area, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,674 kilometers (7,875 miles / 6,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 16:38 in Glen Canyon Natl Rec Area, it's 02:38 in Riyadh. With a 10-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 2,118 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Bullfrog Basin Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Glen Canyon Natl Rec Area (BFG) follows a heading of 341° (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 Bullfrog Basin Airport (BFG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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