DEN
Denver
United States
12,220 km
7,593 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,220 km
7,593 mi / 6,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN RUH
Airport Name Denver International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code DEN RUH
ICAO Code KDEN OERK
City Denver Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,434 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 24.960000, 46.700000

Denver (DEN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,220 kilometers (7,593 miles / 6,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 00:24 in Denver, it's 10:24 in Riyadh. With a 10-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 3,385 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 337° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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