RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,099 km
6,275 miles
UMM
Summit
United States
Distance
10,099 km
6,275 mi / 5,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
north

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RUH UMM
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Summit Airport
IATA Code RUH UMM
ICAO Code OERK PAST
City Riyadh Summit
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,409 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 63.330000, -149.130000

Riyadh (RUH) to Summit (UMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Summit Airport (UMM) in Summit, United States is 10,099 kilometers (6,275 miles / 5,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 18:45 in Riyadh, it's 06:45 in Summit. With a 12-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 Summit (UMM) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). 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 Summit Airport (UMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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