RKS
Rock Springs
United States
12,206 km
7,584 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,206 km
7,584 mi / 6,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
23°
north northeast

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RKS RUH
Airport Name Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RKS RUH
ICAO Code KRKS OERK
City Rock Springs Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6,765 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 41.590000, -109.070000 24.960000, 46.700000

Rock Springs (RKS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,206 kilometers (7,584 miles / 6,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 06:04 in Rock Springs, it's 16:04 in Riyadh. With a 10-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 4,716 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Rock Springs (RKS) follows a heading of 341° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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