CHL
Challis
United States
12,049 km
7,487 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,049 km
7,487 mi / 6,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Boise
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHL RUH
Airport Name Challis Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CHL RUH
ICAO Code KLLJ OERK
City Challis Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Boise Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,076 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 44.520000, -114.220000 24.960000, 46.700000

Challis (CHL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Challis Airport (CHL) in Challis, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,049 kilometers (7,487 miles / 6,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 13:12 in Challis, it's 23:12 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 3,027 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Challis Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Challis (CHL) follows a heading of 346° (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 Challis Airport (CHL) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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