RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,497 km
7,144 miles
SPW
Spencer
United States
Distance
11,497 km
7,144 mi / 6,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SPW
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Spencer Municipal Airport
IATA Code RUH SPW
ICAO Code OERK KSPW
City Riyadh Spencer
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,339 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 43.170000, -95.200000

Riyadh (RUH) to Spencer (SPW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Spencer Municipal Airport (SPW) in Spencer, United States is 11,497 kilometers (7,144 miles / 6,208 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 15:16 in Riyadh, it's 06:16 in Spencer. 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 Spencer (SPW) 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 Spencer Municipal Airport (SPW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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