CVG
Covington
United States
11,287 km
7,013 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,287 km
7,013 mi / 6,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CVG RUH
Airport Name Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CVG RUH
ICAO Code KCVG OERK
City Covington Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 896 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 39.050000, -84.670000 24.960000, 46.700000

Covington (CVG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) in Covington, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,287 kilometers (7,013 miles / 6,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 12:33 in Covington, it's 20:33 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 1,153 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Covington (CVG) 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 Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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