PIP
Pilot Point
United States
10,562 km
6,563 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,562 km
6,563 mi / 5,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
338°
north northwest

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PIP RUH
Airport Name Pilot Point Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PIP RUH
ICAO Code PAPN OERK
City Pilot Point Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 57 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 57.580000, -157.570000 24.960000, 46.700000

Pilot Point (PIP) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pilot Point Airport (PIP) in Pilot Point, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,562 kilometers (6,563 miles / 5,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 04:48 in Pilot Point, it's 16:48 in Riyadh. With a 12-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 1,992 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Pilot Point Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Pilot Point (PIP) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pilot Point Airport (PIP) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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