EDW
Edwards
United States
13,163 km
8,179 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,163 km
8,179 mi / 7,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

EDW RUH
Airport Name Edwards Afb Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code EDW RUH
ICAO Code KEDW OERK
City Edwards Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,311 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 34.910000, -117.890000 24.960000, 46.700000

Edwards (EDW) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edwards Afb Airport (EDW) in Edwards, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,163 kilometers (8,179 miles / 7,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 10:06 in Edwards, it's 21:06 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 Edwards (EDW) follows a heading of 346° (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 Edwards Afb Airport (EDW) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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