CRW
Charleston
United States
11,150 km
6,928 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,150 km
6,928 mi / 6,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CRW RUH
Airport Name West Virginia International Yeager Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CRW RUH
ICAO Code KCRW OERK
City Charleston Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 947 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 38.380000, -81.590000 24.960000, 46.700000

Charleston (CRW) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) in Charleston, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,150 kilometers (6,928 miles / 6,021 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 21:31 in Charleston, it's 05:31 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 1,102 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than West Virginia International Yeager Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Charleston (CRW) follows a heading of 321° (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 West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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