MRC
Columbia/Mount Pleasant
United States
11,722 km
7,284 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,722 km
7,284 mi / 6,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MRC RUH
Airport Name Maury County Regional Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MRC RUH
ICAO Code KMRC OERK
City Columbia/Mount Pleasant Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 681 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, -87.180000 24.960000, 46.700000

Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) in Columbia/Mount Pleasant, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,722 kilometers (7,284 miles / 6,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 18:14 in Columbia/Mount Pleasant, it's 03:14 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 1,368 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Maury County Regional Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) 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 Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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