IAG
Niagara Falls
United States
10,629 km
6,604 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,629 km
6,604 mi / 5,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
48°
northeast

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IAG RUH
Airport Name Niagara Falls International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code IAG RUH
ICAO Code KIAG OERK
City Niagara Falls Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 592 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 43.110000, -78.950000 24.960000, 46.700000

Niagara Falls (IAG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) in Niagara Falls, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,629 kilometers (6,604 miles / 5,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 20:24 in Niagara Falls, it's 04:24 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 1,457 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Niagara Falls International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Niagara Falls (IAG) follows a heading of 323° (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 Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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