RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,985 km
8,069 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
12,985 km
8,069 mi / 7,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
339°
north northwest

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RUH SOW
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code RUH SOW
ICAO Code OERK KSOW
City Riyadh Show Low
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Phoenix
Elevation 2,049 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 34.270000, -110.010000

Riyadh (RUH) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 12,985 kilometers (8,069 miles / 7,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 19:56 in Riyadh, it's 09:56 in Show Low. 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 4,367 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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