MKE
Milwaukee
United States
11,150 km
6,929 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,150 km
6,929 mi / 6,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

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MKE RUH
Airport Name General Mitchell International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MKE RUH
ICAO Code KMKE OERK
City Milwaukee Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 728 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 42.950000, -87.900000 24.960000, 46.700000

Milwaukee (MKE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,150 kilometers (6,929 miles / 6,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 04:23 in Milwaukee, it's 13:23 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,321 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than General Mitchell International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Milwaukee (MKE) follows a heading of 328° (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 General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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