RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,065 km
7,497 miles
SGT
Stuttgart
United States
Distance
12,065 km
7,497 mi / 6,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
325°
northwest

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RUH SGT
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Stuttgart Municipal Carl Humphrey Field
IATA Code RUH SGT
ICAO Code OERK KSGT
City Riyadh Stuttgart
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 2,049 ft 224 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 34.600000, -91.580000

Riyadh (RUH) to Stuttgart (SGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Stuttgart Municipal Carl Humphrey Field (SGT) in Stuttgart, United States is 12,065 kilometers (7,497 miles / 6,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 15:39 in Riyadh, it's 06:39 in Stuttgart. With a 9-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 1,825 feet between the two airports. Stuttgart Municipal Carl Humphrey Field sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Stuttgart (SGT) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). 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 Stuttgart Municipal Carl Humphrey Field (SGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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