RIV
Riverside
United States
13,256 km
8,237 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,256 km
8,237 mi / 7,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

RIV RUH
Airport Name March Arb Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RIV RUH
ICAO Code KRIV OERK
City Riverside Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,536 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 33.880000, -117.260000 24.960000, 46.700000

Riverside (RIV) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,256 kilometers (8,237 miles / 7,158 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 11:26 in Riverside, it's 22:26 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.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Riverside (RIV) 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 March Arb Airport (RIV) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.