RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,669 km
6,629 miles
WSF
Cape Sarichef
United States
Distance
10,669 km
6,629 mi / 5,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH WSF
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Cape Sarichef Airport
IATA Code RUH WSF
ICAO Code OERK PACS
City Riyadh Cape Sarichef
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Nome
Elevation 2,049 ft 291 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 54.580000, -164.910000

Riyadh (RUH) to Cape Sarichef (WSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Cape Sarichef Airport (WSF) in Cape Sarichef, United States is 10,669 kilometers (6,629 miles / 5,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 07:23 in Riyadh, it's 19:23 in Cape Sarichef. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,758 feet between the two airports. Cape Sarichef Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Cape Sarichef (WSF) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 331° (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 Cape Sarichef Airport (WSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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