RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,985 km
7,447 miles
UTM
Tunica
United States
Distance
11,985 km
7,447 mi / 6,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH UTM
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tunica Municipal Airport
IATA Code RUH UTM
ICAO Code OERK KUTA
City Riyadh Tunica
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 2,049 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 34.690000, -90.350000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tunica (UTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM) in Tunica, United States is 11,985 kilometers (7,447 miles / 6,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 17:33 in Riyadh, it's 08:33 in Tunica. 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 1,855 feet between the two airports. Tunica Municipal Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tunica (UTM) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 40° (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 Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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