COA
Columbia
United States
12,883 km
8,005 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,883 km
8,005 mi / 6,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

COA RUH
Airport Name Columbia Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code COA RUH
ICAO Code KO22 OERK
City Columbia Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,121 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 38.030000, -120.410000 24.960000, 46.700000

Columbia (COA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Airport (COA) in Columbia, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,883 kilometers (8,005 miles / 6,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 06:32 in Columbia, it's 17:32 in Riyadh. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Columbia (COA) follows a heading of 349° (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 Columbia Airport (COA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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