RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,967 km
7,436 miles
UBS
Columbus
United States
Distance
11,967 km
7,436 mi / 6,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
322°
northwest

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RUH UBS
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Columbus-Lowndes County Airport
IATA Code RUH UBS
ICAO Code OERK KUBS
City Riyadh Columbus
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 2,049 ft 188 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 33.470000, -88.380000

Riyadh (RUH) to Columbus (UBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) in Columbus, United States is 11,967 kilometers (7,436 miles / 6,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 21:15 in Riyadh, it's 12:15 in Columbus. 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 1,861 feet between the two airports. Columbus-Lowndes County Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Columbus (UBS) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 42° (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 Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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