The flight distance from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,439 kilometers (7,108 miles / 6,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 04:01 in Cedar Rapids, it's 13:01 in Riyadh. With a 9-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 1,180 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than The Eastern Iowa Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Cedar Rapids (CID) follows a heading of 330° (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 The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.