Airport Comparison
| RBL | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Red Bluff Municipal Airport | King Khaled International Airport |
| IATA Code | RBL | RUH |
| ICAO Code | KRBL | OERK |
| City | Red Bluff | Riyadh |
| Country | United States | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 352 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.150000, -122.250000 | 24.960000, 46.700000 |
Red Bluff (RBL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) in Red Bluff, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,685 kilometers (7,882 miles / 6,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 11°.
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 08:54 in Red Bluff, it's 19:54 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 1,697 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Red Bluff Municipal Airport.
The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Red Bluff (RBL) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.