Airport Comparison
| FAY | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field | King Khaled International Airport |
| IATA Code | FAY | RUH |
| ICAO Code | KFAY | OERK |
| City | Fayetteville | Riyadh |
| Country | United States | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 189 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Coordinates | 34.990000, -78.880000 | 24.960000, 46.700000 |
Fayetteville (FAY) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) in Fayetteville, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,227 kilometers (6,976 miles / 6,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.
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 06:03 in Fayetteville, it's 14:03 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 1,860 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field.
The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Fayetteville (FAY) follows a heading of 317° (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 Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.