RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,227 km
6,976 miles
VPZ
Valparaiso
United States
Distance
11,227 km
6,976 mi / 6,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH VPZ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Porter County Regional Airport
IATA Code RUH VPZ
ICAO Code OERK KVPZ
City Riyadh Valparaiso
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 2,049 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 41.450000, -87.010000

Riyadh (RUH) to Valparaiso (VPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) in Valparaiso, United States is 11,227 kilometers (6,976 miles / 6,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 15:39 in Riyadh, it's 06:39 in Valparaiso. 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 1,279 feet between the two airports. Porter County Regional Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Valparaiso (VPZ) 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 Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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