OWB
Owensboro
United States
11,542 km
7,172 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,542 km
7,172 mi / 6,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
42°
northeast

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OWB RUH
Airport Name Owensboro/Daviess County Regional Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code OWB RUH
ICAO Code KOWB OERK
City Owensboro Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 407 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 37.740000, -87.170000 24.960000, 46.700000

Owensboro (OWB) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owensboro/Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) in Owensboro, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,542 kilometers (7,172 miles / 6,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 11:16 in Owensboro, it's 20:16 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 1,642 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Owensboro/Daviess County Regional Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Owensboro (OWB) follows a heading of 324° (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 Owensboro/Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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