The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF) in San Antonio, United States is 12,924 kilometers (8,031 miles / 6,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 03:36 in Riyadh, it's 18:36 in San Antonio. 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 1,471 feet between the two airports. Stinson Municipal Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from San Antonio (SSF) 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 Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.