RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,722 km
6,662 miles
SDP
Sand Point
United States
Distance
10,722 km
6,662 mi / 5,789 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH SDP
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sand Point Airport
IATA Code RUH SDP
ICAO Code OERK PASD
City Riyadh Sand Point
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,049 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 55.310000, -160.520000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sand Point (SDP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sand Point Airport (SDP) in Sand Point, United States is 10,722 kilometers (6,662 miles / 5,789 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 Saudi Arabia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:02 in Riyadh, it's 04:02 in Sand Point. 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 2,025 feet between the two airports. Sand Point Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Sand Point (SDP) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 335° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Sand Point Airport (SDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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