RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,657 km
7,244 miles
ZGF
Grand Forks
Canada
Distance
11,657 km
7,244 mi / 6,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

RUH ZGF
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Grand Forks Airport
IATA Code RUH ZGF
ICAO Code OERK CZGF
City Riyadh Grand Forks
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Vancouver
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 49.020000, -118.430000

Riyadh (RUH) to Grand Forks (ZGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) in Grand Forks, Canada is 11,657 kilometers (7,244 miles / 6,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Canada. 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 04:02 in Riyadh, it's 17:02 in Grand Forks. With a 11-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 Grand Forks (ZGF) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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