RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,160 km
6,313 miles
ZNC
Nyac
United States
Distance
10,160 km
6,313 mi / 5,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH ZNC
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Nyac Airport
IATA Code RUH ZNC
ICAO Code OERK KZNC
City Riyadh Nyac
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,049 ft 483 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 60.980000, -159.990000

Riyadh (RUH) to Nyac (ZNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Nyac Airport (ZNC) in Nyac, United States is 10,160 kilometers (6,313 miles / 5,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 11:11 in Riyadh, it's 23:11 in Nyac. 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 1,566 feet between the two airports. Nyac Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Nyac (ZNC) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 336° (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 Nyac Airport (ZNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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