CFT
Clifton/Morenci
United States
13,088 km
8,132 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,088 km
8,132 mi / 7,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Phoenix
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CFT RUH
Airport Name Greenlee County Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CFT RUH
ICAO Code KCFT OERK
City Clifton/Morenci Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,798 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 32.960000, -109.210000 24.960000, 46.700000

Clifton/Morenci (CFT) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Greenlee County Airport (CFT) in Clifton/Morenci, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,088 kilometers (8,132 miles / 7,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 07:28 in Clifton/Morenci, it's 17:28 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 1,749 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Greenlee County Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Clifton/Morenci (CFT) follows a heading of 337° (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 Greenlee County Airport (CFT) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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