MWA
Marion
United States
11,649 km
7,238 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,649 km
7,238 mi / 6,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

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MWA RUH
Airport Name Veterans Airport Of Southern Illinois Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MWA RUH
ICAO Code KMWA OERK
City Marion Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 472 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 37.750000, -89.010000 24.960000, 46.700000

Marion (MWA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Veterans Airport Of Southern Illinois Airport (MWA) in Marion, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,649 kilometers (7,238 miles / 6,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 12:53 in Marion, it's 21:53 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 1,577 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Veterans Airport Of Southern Illinois Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Marion (MWA) follows a heading of 325° (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 Veterans Airport Of Southern Illinois Airport (MWA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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