RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,886 km
8,007 miles
SUU
Fairfield
United States
Distance
12,886 km
8,007 mi / 6,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

RUH SUU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Travis Afb Airport
IATA Code RUH SUU
ICAO Code OERK KSUU
City Riyadh Fairfield
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,049 ft 63 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 38.260000, -121.920000

Riyadh (RUH) to Fairfield (SUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Travis Afb Airport (SUU) in Fairfield, United States is 12,886 kilometers (8,007 miles / 6,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 15:11 in Riyadh, it's 04:11 in Fairfield. With a 11-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 1,986 feet between the two airports. Travis Afb Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Fairfield (SUU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 11° (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 Travis Afb Airport (SUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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