RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,550 km
7,177 miles
SLB
Storm Lake
United States
Distance
11,550 km
7,177 mi / 6,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
332°
north northwest

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RUH SLB
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Storm Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code RUH SLB
ICAO Code OERK KSLB
City Riyadh Storm Lake
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,488 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 42.600000, -95.240000

Riyadh (RUH) to Storm Lake (SLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) in Storm Lake, United States is 11,550 kilometers (7,177 miles / 6,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 23:28 in Riyadh, it's 14:28 in Storm Lake. 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.

The return flight from Storm Lake (SLB) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 35° (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 Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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