RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,829 km
7,350 miles
TWD
Port Townsend
United States
Distance
11,829 km
7,350 mi / 6,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

RUH TWD
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Jefferson County International Airport
IATA Code RUH TWD
ICAO Code OERK K0S9
City Riyadh Port Townsend
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,049 ft 110 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 48.050000, -122.810000

Riyadh (RUH) to Port Townsend (TWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Jefferson County International Airport (TWD) in Port Townsend, United States is 11,829 kilometers (7,350 miles / 6,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 20:21 in Riyadh, it's 09:21 in Port Townsend. 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 1,939 feet between the two airports. Jefferson County International Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Port Townsend (TWD) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Jefferson County International Airport (TWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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