RBF
Big Bear City
United States
13,205 km
8,205 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,205 km
8,205 mi / 7,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

RBF RUH
Airport Name Big Bear City Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RBF RUH
ICAO Code KL35 OERK
City Big Bear City Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6,752 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 34.260000, -116.860000 24.960000, 46.700000

Big Bear City (RBF) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,205 kilometers (8,205 miles / 7,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 10:23 in Big Bear City, it's 21:23 in Riyadh. With a 11-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 4,703 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Big Bear City Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Big Bear City (RBF) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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