BOS
Boston
United States
10,181 km
6,326 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,181 km
6,326 mi / 5,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
53°
northeast

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BOS RUH
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BOS RUH
ICAO Code KBOS OERK
City Boston Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 19 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 24.960000, 46.700000

Boston (BOS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,181 kilometers (6,326 miles / 5,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 00:59 in Boston, it's 08:59 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 2,030 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Boston (BOS) 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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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