NBW
Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Cuba
11,995 km
7,453 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,995 km
7,453 mi / 6,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Havana
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NBW RUH
Airport Name Leeward Point Field King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code NBW RUH
ICAO Code MUGM OERK
City Guantanamo Bay Naval Station Riyadh
Country Cuba Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Havana Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 56 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 19.910000, -75.210000 24.960000, 46.700000

Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leeward Point Field (NBW) in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,995 kilometers (7,453 miles / 6,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Cuba 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 07:15 in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, it's 15:15 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 1,993 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Leeward Point Field.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Leeward Point Field (NBW) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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