Airport Comparison
| BIG | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Allen Army Air Field | King Khaled International Airport |
| IATA Code | BIG | RUH |
| ICAO Code | PABI | OERK |
| City | Delta Junction Ft Greely | Riyadh |
| Country | United States | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 1,285 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Coordinates | 64.000000, -145.720000 | 24.960000, 46.700000 |
Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Allen Army Air Field (BIG) in Delta Junction Ft Greely, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,064 kilometers (6,253 miles / 5,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 349°.
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 01:09 in Delta Junction Ft Greely, it's 13:09 in Riyadh. With a 12-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 Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Allen Army Air Field (BIG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.