CLE
Cleveland
United States
10,932 km
6,793 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,932 km
6,793 mi / 5,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CLE RUH
Airport Name Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CLE RUH
ICAO Code KCLE OERK
City Cleveland Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 800 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 41.410000, -81.850000 24.960000, 46.700000

Cleveland (CLE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) in Cleveland, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,932 kilometers (6,793 miles / 5,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 03:41 in Cleveland, it's 11:41 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 1,250 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Cleveland (CLE) follows a heading of 324° (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 Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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