GRM
Grand Marais
United States
10,856 km
6,746 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,856 km
6,746 mi / 5,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
39°
northeast

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GRM RUH
Airport Name Grand Marais/Cook County Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GRM RUH
ICAO Code KCKC OERK
City Grand Marais Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,803 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 47.840000, -90.380000 24.960000, 46.700000

Grand Marais (GRM) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Marais/Cook County Airport (GRM) in Grand Marais, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,856 kilometers (6,746 miles / 5,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 12:23 in Grand Marais, it's 21:23 in Riyadh. With a 9-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 Grand Marais (GRM) follows a heading of 333° (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 Grand Marais/Cook County Airport (GRM) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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