JRF
Kapolei
United States
14,216 km
8,833 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
14,216 km
8,833 mi / 7,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JRF RUH
Airport Name Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code JRF RUH
ICAO Code PHJR OERK
City Kapolei Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 30 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 21.310000, -158.070000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kapolei (JRF) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) in Kapolei, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 14,216 kilometers (8,833 miles / 7,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 04:50 in Kapolei, it's 17:50 in Riyadh. With a 13-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 2,019 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kapolei (JRF) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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